Road Trips from San Leandro, CA
Planning a quick escape from San Leandro? You've got options for every kind of day trip or a slightly longer adventure. Several nearby cities are just a short, highway-focused drive away, perfect for a few hours of exploration and close to several national parks. If you're looking to go a bit further, there are also options that push towards a half-day or more, offering a different kind of experience.
Total Routes
7
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
Laguna, CA
1h 58m100.2 mi one way
For a 2-hour, 100-mile drive, Laguna offers a solid highway-focused route. It's a longer option than many others from San Leandro, but still manageable for a day trip. You'll have access to parks like San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park along the way.
Fremont, CA
24m18.1 mi one way
This is your quickest hop, clocking in at just 18.1 miles and 0.4 hours. It's a highway-focused drive with a high score of 8. Like many nearby options, it provides access to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
Oakland, CA
15m9.6 mi one way
At only 9.6 miles and 0.3 hours, this is the shortest drive available. It's a highway-focused route with a drive score of 7. You'll be close to Golden Gate National Recreation Area, along with San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.
Stockton, CA
1h 14m62.6 mi one way
This 62.6-mile, 1.2-hour drive is a good medium-distance option. It's a highway-focused route with a drive score of 7. You can access San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial on this trip.
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
Los Angeles, CA
6h 40m360.8 mi one way
For a long haul, Los Angeles is 360.8 miles and approximately 6.7 hours away. This highway-focused drive scores an 8, and you'll have opportunities to visit San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Bakersfield, CA
4h 52m262.7 mi one way
This 262.7-mile trip to Bakersfield takes about 4.9 hours. It's primarily a highway drive with a score of 8. Along this route, you can visit San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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Los Angeles, CA
6h 40m360.8 mi one way
Laguna, CA
1h 58m100.2 mi one way
Fresno, CA
3h 15m166 mi one way
Bakersfield, CA
4h 52m262.7 mi one way
Los Angeles, CA
6h 40m360.8 mi one way
Fresno, CA
3h 15m166 mi one way
Bakersfield, CA
4h 52m262.7 mi one way
Fremont, CA
24m18.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for exploring parks like Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park or heading towards the coast.
Summer
Summer's warmth is ideal for longer drives to places like Fontana or Los Angeles, with parks like Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area accessible.
Fall
Fall provides pleasant temperatures for highway drives to destinations such as Stockton or Fresno, with park visits still comfortable.
Winter
Winter drives are feasible, though park access might be affected by weather; shorter trips to Oakland or Fremont are always an option.
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