Road Trips from Porterville, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
9
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Stockton, CA
3h 46m194.4 mi one way
Santa Ana, CA
3h 44m192.7 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
3h 7m160.5 mi one way
Long Beach, CA
3h 35m184.6 mi one way
Anaheim, CA
3h 38m186.5 mi one way
Weekend trip
Oakland, CA
4h 44m243.9 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
5h255.5 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
4h 38m238.2 mi one way
San Jose, CA
4h 21m219 mi one way
San Bernardino, CA
4h 7m213.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Oakland, CA
4h 44m243.9 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
5h255.5 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
4h 38m238.2 mi one way
Stockton, CA
3h 46m194.4 mi one way
Oakland, CA
4h 44m243.9 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
5h255.5 mi one way
Sacramento, CA
4h 38m238.2 mi one way
Stockton, CA
3h 46m194.4 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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