Road Trips from Sacramento, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
75
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
52
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Byron, CA
1h 28m70.4 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
1h 47m87.7 mi one way
Oakland, CA
1h 38m81.2 mi one way
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
1h 53m88.8 mi one way
Walnut Grove, CA
38m28.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
21 total in this range
San Jose, CA
2h 19m116.5 mi one way
Amesti, CA
3h 19m160.9 mi one way
Seaside, CA
3h 36m183.3 mi one way
Twin Lakes, CA
3h 1m147.6 mi one way
Seacliff, CA
3h 3m151.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
29 total in this range
Alta Sierra, CA
5h 52m295 mi one way
Willow Creek, CA
4h 55m260.7 mi one way
Isla Vista, CA
7h 26m386.9 mi one way
Covelo, CA
4h 26m171.5 mi one way
Wrightwood, CA
7h 57m415 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Alta Sierra, CA
5h 52m295 mi one way
San Jose, CA
2h 19m116.5 mi one way
Willow Creek, CA
4h 55m260.7 mi one way
Amesti, CA
3h 19m160.9 mi one way
San Jose, CA
2h 19m116.5 mi one way
Seaside, CA
3h 36m183.3 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
7h 4m383.8 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
1h 47m87.7 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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