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San Anselmo, CA Road Trips

San Anselmo, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 514-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from San Anselmo, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Marin County, California, United States

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

520.7 mi

Chula Vista, CA

Quickest Drive

35m

San Francisco, 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.

Trips from San Anselmo, CA

Driving from San Anselmo, CA

Expect an average of 271 miles and about 5h 10m behind the wheel when leaving San Anselmo, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 514 miles (9h 43m), while the shortest is just 20 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), Los Angeles, CA (392.9 mi, 7h 20m), and Fresno, CA (198.2 mi, 3h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 271-mile drive from San Anselmo, CA, expect to burn about 10.7 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. 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 8 mapped routes leaving San Anselmo, CA and 2 routes heading into San Anselmo, CA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 514 miles.

The longest mapped route from San Anselmo, CA covers 514 miles and takes approximately 9h 43m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from San Anselmo, CA runs about 271 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 10m. 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 Los Angeles, 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.

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