San Anselmo, CA Road Trips
San Anselmo, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 421 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from San Anselmo, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
520.7 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
5h 32m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around San Anselmo, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if San Anselmo, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From San Anselmo, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from San Anselmo, CA
Driving from San Anselmo, CA
Expect an average of 421 miles and about 7h 55m behind the wheel when leaving San Anselmo, CA. 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 514 miles (9h 43m), while the shortest is just 295 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from San Anselmo, CA include San Diego, CA (514 mi, 9h 43m), Riverside, CA (444.3 mi, 8h 24m), Irvine, CA (433.7 mi, 8h 5m), Long Beach, CA (417 mi, 7h 48m), and Bakersfield, CA (294.8 mi, 5h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 421-mile drive from San Anselmo, CA, expect to burn about 16.6 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 San Anselmo, CA and 4 routes heading into San Anselmo, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 295 to 514 miles.
The longest mapped route from San Anselmo, CA covers 514 miles and takes approximately 9h 43m. Shorter options start at just 295 miles.
The average route from San Anselmo, CA runs about 421 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from San Anselmo, CA include San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Irvine, CA and Long Beach, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
San Anselmo, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,711
Median Income
$170,457
Median Home Value
$1,524,300
Median Age
45.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from San Anselmo, CA
A sampling of people born in San Anselmo, CA.
Edward Neumeier
1957
American screenwriter
Michael Reilly Burke
1964
American actor
Dylan Woodhead
1998
American water polo player
Brooke Smith
1984
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q984597), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to San Anselmo, CA
San Anselmo is in Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It's bordered on the east side by San Rafael, and the west side by Fairfax.
1 Hilda's Coffee Shop, 639 San Anselmo Ave, ☏ +1-415-457-9266. Wholesome food and good service, like walking into a 1960s cafe. (updated Aug 2015) San Anselmo Coffee Roasters. has coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, occasional live music in the mornings, and is a hang-out for many local bicycling enthusiasts. Insalata's. is tasty and established.
San Anselmo is accessible by automobile, bicycle, and Marin Transit bus service.
Travel tips adapted from San Anselmo 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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