Road Trips from Riverside, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
35
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
19
Under 2 hours
9 total in this range
San Diego, CA
1h 57m98 mi one way
Valley Center, CA
1h 25m66.8 mi one way
North Hollywood, CA
1h 24m65.3 mi one way
East San Gabriel, CA
1h 1m45.2 mi one way
Murrieta, CA
49m36.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Tehachapi, CA
2h 44m138.5 mi one way
Chula Vista, CA
2h 5m103.4 mi one way
Channel Islands Beach, CA
2h 32m120.1 mi one way
Mira Monte, CA
2h 46m133.4 mi one way
Wasco, CA
3h 42m188.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Salida, CA
7h 5m369.7 mi one way
Morro Bay, CA
5h 13m254.7 mi one way
Nipomo, CA
4h 30m218.4 mi one way
Porterville, CA
4h 10m211.6 mi one way
Fremont, CA
7h 46m406.3 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
8 total in this range
Browse by Mood
Susanville, CA
11h 8m547.7 mi one way
Salida, CA
7h 5m369.7 mi one way
Tehachapi, CA
2h 44m138.5 mi one way
Morro Bay, CA
5h 13m254.7 mi one way
Salida, CA
7h 5m369.7 mi one way
Tehachapi, CA
2h 44m138.5 mi one way
Morro Bay, CA
5h 13m254.7 mi one way
San Diego, CA
1h 57m98 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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