Morgan Hill, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Morgan Hill, CA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 369 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Morgan Hill, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
446.6 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 14m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Morgan Hill, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Morgan Hill, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Morgan Hill, CA
Driving from Morgan Hill, CA
The typical drive from Morgan Hill, CA covers about 369 miles and takes around 7h 1m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 440 miles (8h 24m), while the shortest is just 319 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Morgan Hill, CA include San Diego, CA (440 mi, 8h 24m), San Bernardino, CA (372 mi, 7h 1m), Riverside, CA (370.2 mi, 7h 5m), Anaheim, CA (345 mi, 6h 32m), and Los Angeles, CA (318.9 mi, 6h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 369-mile drive from Morgan Hill, CA, expect to burn about 14.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Morgan Hill, CA and 5 routes heading into Morgan Hill, CA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 319 to 440 miles.
The longest mapped route from Morgan Hill, CA covers 440 miles and takes approximately 8h 24m. Shorter options start at just 319 miles.
The average route from Morgan Hill, CA runs about 369 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Morgan Hill, CA include San Diego, CA, San Bernardino, CA, Riverside, CA and Anaheim, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Morgan Hill, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
45,152
Median Income
$159,758
Median Home Value
$1,127,600
Median Age
38.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Morgan Hill, CA at a Glance
Founded
1906
Elevation
1,148 ft
Area
13 mi²
Sister Cities
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Morgan Hill, CA.
Villa Mira Monte
historic house in Morgan Hill, California, USA
Malaguerra Winery
Winery in Morgan Hill, California, USA.
Rhoades Ranch
Historic American Craftsman ranch, located near Morgan Hill, California.
City data from Wikidata (Q609084), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill is a city in Santa Clara County, California, at the southern tip of Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of 45,000 in 2020, Morgan Hill is primarily a bedroom community for Silicon Valley, as well as the seat for several high-tech companies.
Morgan Hill is named after its founder, Hiram Morgan Hill. Many locals have confused the city's namesake with a nearby hill named El Toro. The city is in fact remarkably flat. Morgan Hill city website
Henry Coe State Park. The largest state park in northern California. It is open year-round for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, car campers, picnickers, and photographers. (updated Jun 2024) Anderson Lake County Park, 19245 Malaguerra Ave, ☏ +1 408 779-3634. Park office. It is great for hiking, running, biking, and skating on paved trails. The lake is open for boating and fishing. Jet-skis and float tubes are permitted. (updated Dec 2025) 1 Morgan Hill Historical Society, 17860 Monterey Road, ☏ +1 408 779-5755, [email protected]. Sa 10AM-1PM. Great museum for learning the history of Morgan Hill. Friendly staff accompany a beautiful, well-trimmed garden. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E Main Ave (across from Live Oak HS), ☏ +1 408 779-2145. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Winery, ☏ +1 408 779-7389, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Mohi Ranch, 12775 Uvas Road (west of Morgan Hill on Sycamore Rd). (updated Jul 2025) 4 EmmaLily Vineyards, 2105 Dahlberg Dr, ☏ +1 408 655-9197. (updated Aug 2018) 5 Cinelux Theaters, 750 Tennant Station Way (Off of Tennant Street, between Monterey and 101), ☏ +1 408 265-7373. (updated Jun 2024) Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival (Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival). Annual mushroom festival hosted in Morgan Hill's downtown area. Typically occurs in late May. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Betsy's Restaurant, 650 Tennant Station (in the bowling alley), ☏ +1 408 779-3721. Tu-Su 7AM-2PM. Great food and some of the best prime rib served on weekends. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Maurizio's, 25 E First St, ☏ +1 408 782-7550, [email protected]. Italian cuisine & seafood. Hidden gem with appetizing calamari and enlightening ambience. (updated Jun 2024) 3 Moon's Kitchen, 16985 Monterey St, ☏ +1 408 778-3883. Asian cuisine. (updated Dec 2025) 4 O'Henry's Donuts, 500 Vineyard Town Center, ☏ +1 408 778-5955, [email protected]. M-Sa 5AM-4PM, Su 5:30AM-3:30PM. Burgers served from 10AM-3PM. Friendly staff serve freshly baked donuts; recommended to arrive in the morning. (updated Jul 2025) 5 Rosy's at the Beach, 17320 Monterey St, ☏ +1 408 778-0551. California cuisine; seafood. (updated Dec 2025) 6 Sinaloa Cafe, 17535 Monterey Rd, ☏ +1 408 779-9740. Mexican cuisine. (updated Dec 2025) 7 Mr. Falafel, 17455 Monterey St (Downtown Morgan Hill), ☏ +1 408 778-7777. Daily 11AM-10PM. Mediterranean and Vegetarian food prepared to order. Sharwma, Kefta Kabob, Hummus, Baba Ganoush and tabbouleh salads. (updated Dec 2025) 8 Snowee Rolls, 30 E 3rd Street #100, ☏ +1 669 270-7885, [email protected]. Tu-F 3P-9PM; Sa 1-9:30PM; Su 1-9PM. Small space hidden within downtown. Great variety of flavors and toppings for rolled ice cream. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Boxseat Sports Grill, 15650 Vineyard Blvd, Suite F, ☏ +1 408 778-7102. (updated Dec 2025)
Comfort Inn, 16225 Condit Rd, toll-free: +1 800 208-5964. (updated Dec 2025) Courtyard San Jose South/Morgan Hill, 18610 Madrone Parkway, ☏ +1 408 782-6034, fax: +1 408 782-1064. Extended Stay America, 605 Jarvis Dr, ☏ +1 408 779-9660. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 17035 Condit Rd, ☏ +1 408 776-7676. Residence Inn San Jose South/Morgan Hill, 18620 Madrone Parkway, ☏ +1 408 782-8311, fax: +1 408 782-8322. San Jose/Morgan Hill Microtel Inn & Suites, 16245 Condit Rd, ☏ +1 408 782-5000, fax: +1 408 782-6633. Hampton Inn Morgan Hill, 16115 Condit Rd. (updated Aug 2020)
Morgan Hill sits astride US 101, a major north-south highway that spans the Pacific coast from San Diego to Seattle. Commercial air service is via Mineta San Jose International Airport, approximately 20 miles to the north. Morgan Hill is connected to San Jose and San Francisco by Caltrain service, but only during peak commute hours. Bus stations include Line 87 at the Morgan Hill Civic Center. Time Table 1 Morgan Hill railway station, 17300 Depot St. (updated May 2019)
Santa Clara Valley bus service schedule.
Be careful to check for ticks after hiking in fields in the bay area or anywhere with tall grass. There is a high rate of Lyme disease transmission in the Bay Area. If a bulls' eye rash develops at the tick bite site, immediately seek medical help and treatment with antibiotics.
Travel tips adapted from Morgan Hill on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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