Road Trips from Corona, CA
If you're looking to get out of Corona, you've got options ranging from quick hops to longer hauls. For a short drive, consider the 12-mile trip to Riverside or the 25-mile route to San Bernardino, which offers parks. If you're up for a longer excursion, there are several destinations around 400 miles away, like Oakland and Sacramento, that have nearby national parks and recreation areas. Most of these trips stick to highways, with a few offering mixed terrain or flat stretches.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
5h
With Parks Nearby
5
Weekend trip
Fresno, CA
4h 59m263.8 mi one way
This 263.8-mile drive to Fresno takes around 5 hours and scores a high 9 for its drive quality. It's predominantly a highway route with no parks directly on the path, making it a solid choice for a longer day trip or the start of a longer journey.
Oakland, CA
7h 44m415.3 mi one way
This 415.3-mile trip to Oakland takes about 7.7 hours and boasts a drive score of 8. It's primarily a highway route and uniquely offers access to multiple national parks and recreation areas nearby, including Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Sacramento, CA
7h 56m429 mi one way
At 429 miles, this drive to Sacramento will take approximately 7.9 hours with a drive score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling, and it's mostly highway. This route is notable for its proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.
San Jose, CA
7h 17m385.1 mi one way
This 385.1-mile journey to San Jose takes about 7.3 hours and has a drive score of 8. It's a mostly highway route with no parks listed, offering a direct path for a longer drive north.
Fremont, CA
7h 35m400.2 mi one way
A 400.2-mile drive to Fremont takes approximately 7.6 hours, with a drive score of 8. This route is mostly highway and does not include parks, making it a direct, longer option for travel.
Browse by Mood
Fresno, CA
4h 59m263.8 mi one way
Oakland, CA
7h 44m415.3 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
7h 56m429 mi one way
San Jose, CA
7h 17m385.1 mi one way
Fresno, CA
4h 59m263.8 mi one way
Oakland, CA
7h 44m415.3 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
7h 56m429 mi one way
San Jose, CA
7h 17m385.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With generally flat or gently rolling terrain on shorter routes, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for trips to nearby cities like Riverside or San Bernardino.
Summer
Longer highway drives to places like Fresno or Oakland are feasible in summer, but consider the heat and potential traffic on these 5+ hour routes.
Fall
The mostly highway routes are well-suited for fall travel. Consider the drive to San Bernardino for its park access during this season.
Winter
Shorter, mostly highway trips to cities like Irvine or Santa Ana are practical year-round, including winter months.
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