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Road Trips from Fillmore, CA

You're looking for a road trip from Fillmore. Your options range from quick, mostly highway jaunts to the south, perfect for a day trip, to longer drives north that get a bit more involved. Most trips here keep you on highways, but some venture into terrain with moderate elevation changes. You'll also find parks are consistently available, whether it's a national recreation area nearby or historical parks further afield. Think of it as having several half-day options and some longer weekend possibilities.

Total Routes

6

Shortest

3.8h

With Parks Nearby

6

Full-day getaway

Weekend trip

San Jose, CA

6h 7m

323.7 mi one way

This trip heads north for about six hours, featuring mostly highway driving with a drive score of 8. The terrain shifts to hilly with moderate elevation changes. You'll have access to parks like the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.

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San Francisco, CA

6h 49m

365.5 mi one way

This 6.8-hour drive is primarily highway with a drive score of 8, taking you to San Francisco. Expect hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. Along the way or near your destination, you can visit parks such as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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Oakland, CA

6h 33m

353.9 mi one way

A 6.6-hour drive, mostly highway with a drive score of 8, brings you to Oakland. This route involves hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. Like San Francisco, it offers access to parks such as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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Fremont, CA

6h 24m

338.8 mi one way

This drive to Fremont takes about 6.4 hours, mostly on highways with a drive score of 8. The terrain is hilly with moderate elevation changes. You'll pass by parks like the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.

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Stockton, CA

5h 54m

320.8 mi one way

At 5.9 hours, this is one of the longer day trips, primarily highway with a drive score of 8. The terrain is hilly with moderate elevation changes, and you'll have access to parks like the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.

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When to Go

Spring

Spring offers gently rolling and hilly terrain, with parks like the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area accessible for drives.

Summer

Summer trips can take advantage of the mostly highway routes, with parks such as César E. Chávez National Monument available.

Fall

Fall drives through hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes are possible, with access to various national recreation and historical parks.

Winter

Winter road trips can involve mostly highway driving, with parks like the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area remaining accessible.

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