Malibu, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Malibu, CA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 86-mile quick runs to 385-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Malibu, CA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
385.3 mi
Oakland, CA
Quickest Drive
51m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Malibu, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Malibu, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Malibu, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Malibu, CA
Driving from Malibu, CA
The typical drive from Malibu, CA covers about 248 miles and takes around 4h 50m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 385 miles (7h 13m), while the shortest is just 86 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Malibu, CA are Oakland, CA (385.3 mi, 7h 13m), Fremont, CA (370.2 mi, 7h 4m), San Jose, CA (355.1 mi, 6h 46m), Fresno, CA (233.8 mi, 4h 27m), and Chula Vista, CA (157.9 mi, 3h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 248-mile drive from Malibu, CA, expect to burn about 9.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Malibu, CA and 2 routes heading into Malibu, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 86 to 385 miles.
The longest mapped route from Malibu, CA covers 385 miles and takes approximately 7h 13m. Shorter options start at just 86 miles.
The average route from Malibu, CA runs about 248 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Malibu, CA include Oakland, CA, Fremont, CA, San Jose, CA and Fresno, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Malibu, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,516
Median Income
$192,159
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Age
50.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Malibu, CA
A sampling of people born in Malibu, CA.
Jaden Smith
1998
American rapper and actor (born 1998)
Timothy Hutton
1960
American actor and director
Colbie Caillat
1985
American singer
Dominique Swain
1980
American actress
Navi Rawat
1977
American actress
Scott Menville
1971
American actor
Meredith Salenger
1970
American actress
Jennifer Landon
1983
American actress
Tom Schaar
1999
American skateboarder
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Malibu, CA.
Adamson House
single-family detached home in Malibu, California
Point Dume
promontory on the coast of Malibu, California, United States
Malibu Pier
pier in Malibu, California, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q387047), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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