Road Trips from Rancho Cordova, CA
Deciding on your next road trip from Rancho Cordova? You've got options. For a quick jaunt, Sacramento is just 13 miles away. If you're looking for something a bit more involved, Stockton and San Francisco are both under two hours. For longer adventures, consider San Jose with its nearby parks, or push further south to Bakersfield, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Riverside, or even Chula Vista. The drives are mostly highway, but a few routes offer park access, and Riverside and Chula Vista are recommended for overnight stays.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
5.3h
With Parks Nearby
5
Weekend trip
Bakersfield, CA
5h 16m276.4 mi one way
At 5.3 hours and 276.4 miles, Bakersfield is a longer highway drive with a score of 9. It includes access to the César E. Chávez National Monument, offering a chance for a significant road trip with a historical park visit.
Long Beach, CA
7h 43m410 mi one way
The 7.7-hour drive to Long Beach spans 410 miles and is primarily a highway route with a drive score of 8. This is a lengthy trip to a coastal city, suitable for those wanting a long drive to a different environment.
Santa Ana, CA
7h 52m418.1 mi one way
This 7.9-hour, 418.1-mile journey to Santa Ana is a long haul on mostly highway. With a drive score of 8, it includes access to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument, making it a substantial trip with park opportunities.
Los Angeles, CA
7h 15m385.9 mi one way
Driving to Los Angeles takes 7.3 hours and covers 385.9 miles. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 8 and passes near the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument. It's a significant drive for a major city destination.
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Bakersfield, CA
5h 16m276.4 mi one way
Long Beach, CA
7h 43m410 mi one way
Santa Ana, CA
7h 52m418.1 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
7h 15m385.9 mi one way
Bakersfield, CA
5h 16m276.4 mi one way
Long Beach, CA
7h 43m410 mi one way
Santa Ana, CA
7h 52m418.1 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
7h 15m385.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for highway routes. Parks like those near San Jose and Santa Ana are accessible, making outdoor stops enjoyable.
Summer
Summer is suitable for the longer highway drives south. The parks near San Jose, Bakersfield, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Riverside are open for visits.
Fall
Fall provides excellent weather for the highway journeys. Park access remains good for destinations like those near San Jose and the southern California parks.
Winter
Winter drives are generally manageable on the highway routes. While some park access might be affected by weather, the longer trips south are still feasible.
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