Road Trips from Fontana, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
88
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
46
Under 2 hours
34 total in this range
Full-day getaway
8 total in this range
Rancho San Diego, CA
2h 17m114.9 mi one way
San Diego, CA
2h 7m108.4 mi one way
Oxnard, CA
2h 10m109.5 mi one way
Chula Vista, CA
2h 15m113.8 mi one way
Spring Valley, CA
2h 13m111.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
33 total in this range
Salida, CA
6h 53m364.4 mi one way
Salinas, CA
6h 43m349.3 mi one way
Riverbank, CA
7h 2m364.4 mi one way
Clovis, CA
5h 6m267.8 mi one way
Livingston, CA
6h 17m333.5 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
13 total in this range
Susanville, CA
10h 53m533.6 mi one way
Shasta Lake, CA
10h 56m596.3 mi one way
Anderson, CA
10h 35m577.9 mi one way
Arcata, CA
13h 28m696.7 mi one way
Ukiah, CA
10h 2m533.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Salida, CA
6h 53m364.4 mi one way
Salinas, CA
6h 43m349.3 mi one way
Riverbank, CA
7h 2m364.4 mi one way
Clovis, CA
5h 6m267.8 mi one way
Salida, CA
6h 53m364.4 mi one way
Salinas, CA
6h 43m349.3 mi one way
Clovis, CA
5h 6m267.8 mi one way
Chowchilla, CA
5h 39m301.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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