Patterson, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Patterson, CA have 6 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 346 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Patterson, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
421.5 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
1h 59m
Fresno, CA
Plan Around Patterson, CA
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Continue From Patterson, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Patterson, CA
Driving from Patterson, CA
On average, trips departing from Patterson, CA run 346 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 26m. 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 422 miles (7h 56m), while the shortest is just 301 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Patterson, CA most often head toward San Diego, CA (421.5 mi, 7h 56m), Riverside, CA (351.8 mi, 6h 37m), Irvine, CA (341.2 mi, 6h 18m), Santa Ana, CA (332.7 mi, 6h 10m), and Anaheim, CA (326.5 mi, 6h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 346-mile drive from Patterson, CA, expect to burn about 13.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Patterson, CA and 2 routes heading into Patterson, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 301 to 422 miles.
The longest mapped route from Patterson, CA covers 422 miles and takes approximately 7h 56m. Shorter options start at just 301 miles.
The average route from Patterson, CA runs about 346 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Patterson, CA include San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Irvine, CA and Santa Ana, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Patterson, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,306
Median Income
$93,542
Median Home Value
$427,400
Median Age
30.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Patterson, CA at a Glance
Founded
1909
Elevation
335 ft
Area
6 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q938238), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Patterson, CA
Patterson is a city in Stanislaus County in California's San Joaquin Valley. It has the nickname, "Apricot Capital of the World".
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Take Interstate 5 to Sperry Avenue (Exit 434) and drive three miles to the city center at State Route 33. Patterson is about 85 miles southeast of San Francisco and 300 miles north of Los Angeles.
Travel tips adapted from Patterson 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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