San Dimas, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, San Dimas, CA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 388 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from San Dimas, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
405.8 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
6h 36m
Stockton, CA
Plan Around San Dimas, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if San Dimas, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From San Dimas, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from San Dimas, CA
Driving from San Dimas, CA
On average, trips departing from San Dimas, CA run 388 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 12m. 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 406 miles (7h 30m), while the shortest is just 359 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from San Dimas, CA include Sacramento, CA (405.8 mi, 7h 27m), San Francisco, CA (403.6 mi, 7h 30m), Laguna, CA (396.5 mi, 7h 20m), Fremont, CA (377 mi, 7h 6m), and Stockton, CA (358.9 mi, 6h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 388-mile drive from San Dimas, CA, expect to burn about 15.3 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. 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 Dimas, CA and 1 routes heading into San Dimas, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 359 to 406 miles.
The longest mapped route from San Dimas, CA covers 406 miles and takes approximately 7h 30m. Shorter options start at just 359 miles.
The average route from San Dimas, CA runs about 388 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from San Dimas, CA include Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Laguna, CA and Fremont, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
San Dimas, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
34,099
Median Income
$105,833
Median Home Value
$756,200
Median Age
42.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
San Dimas, CA at a Glance
Founded
1960
Elevation
955 ft
Area
15 mi²
Notable People from San Dimas, CA
A sampling of people born in San Dimas, CA.
Alex Morgan
1989
American soccer player
Adam Wylie
1984
American actor
Ryan Millar
1978
American volleyball player
Shannan Click
1981
American model
Derek Klena
1991
American actor and singer
Landry Allbright
1989
American actress
Jeremy Reed
1981
American baseball player
Christine Smith
1979
American model
Brett Pill
1984
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q923845), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to San Dimas, CA
San Dimas is a city of 34,000 people (2021) in Los Angeles County in Southern California.
1 Raging Waters. A waterpark famous for being featured in the movie Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Ironically most of the filming for Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure were filmed in the Phoenix area. (updated May 2017)
Michaelangelo's Pizza, 552 West Arrow Highway, ☏ +1 909 592-6488.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 485 West Arrow Hwy, ☏ +1 909 394-3000. Motel 6 Los Angeles - San Dimas, 502 West Arrow Highway, ☏ +1 909 592-5631, fax: +1 909 394-5909.
Travel tips adapted from San Dimas 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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