San Ramon, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, San Ramon, CA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 382 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from San Ramon, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
404.1 mi
Riverside, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 44m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around San Ramon, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if San Ramon, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From San Ramon, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from San Ramon, CA
Driving from San Ramon, CA
The typical drive from San Ramon, CA covers about 382 miles and takes around 7h 6m. 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 404 miles (7h 36m), while the shortest is just 353 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from San Ramon, CA are Riverside, CA (404.1 mi, 7h 36m), Fontana, CA (398.5 mi, 7h 23m), Anaheim, CA (378.8 mi, 7h 2m), Long Beach, CA (376.9 mi, 6h 59m), and Los Angeles, CA (352.8 mi, 6h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 382-mile drive from San Ramon, CA, expect to burn about 15 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 Ramon, CA and 2 routes heading into San Ramon, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 353 to 404 miles.
The longest mapped route from San Ramon, CA covers 404 miles and takes approximately 7h 36m. Shorter options start at just 353 miles.
The average route from San Ramon, CA runs about 382 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from San Ramon, CA include Riverside, CA, Fontana, CA, Anaheim, CA and Long Beach, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
San Ramon, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
85,734
Median Income
$197,358
Median Home Value
$1,359,100
Median Age
40.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
San Ramon, CA at a Glance
Founded
1983
Elevation
1,594 ft
Area
18 mi²
Notable People from San Ramon, CA
A sampling of people born in San Ramon, CA.
Auston Matthews
1997
American ice hockey player
Maggie Steffens
1993
American water polo player
Anna Cockrell
1997
American hurdler
Bruce Venture
1985
American pornographic actor
Austin Hooper
1994
American football player (born 1994)
Robby Smith
1987
American Greco-Roman wrestler
Andrew Wiedeman
1989
American soccer player
Omar Samhan
1986
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q605472), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to San Ramon, CA
San Ramon is in the southwest part of Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California.
San Ramon is one of several cities in the East Bay—in particular, a region of the East Bay sometimes called the "Interior Valleys". These Interior Valleys have a fairly high population density, get limited rainfall, and have a Mediterranean climate. However, they do get quite a lot of fog and mist at certain times of the year.
1 Bishop Ranch Preserve, 2761 Morgan Dr, ☏ +1 888 327-2757. 5AM-10PM. Part of the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD). Free. (updated Feb 2023) 2 San Ramon Golf Course, 9430 Fircrest Ln, ☏ +1-925-828-6100. Beautiful 18 hole public golf course. (updated Aug 2016)
1 The Brass Door, 2145 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1-925-837-2501. Known as the "local meeting place" and features amazing steaks, seafood, salads, and fresh pasta. Serves Dinner, Lunch and Brunch with prices ranging from 7 dollars for a salad and all the way up to 33 for a steak. Friendly and cozy environment. (updated Nov 2018) 2 King's Palace, 11040 Bollinger Canyon Rd (directly across from Fat Cactus), ☏ +1-510-331-5602. Offers Chinese food. Call in advance for reservations.
1 Gaucho Night Club, 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1 925-560-6556. W-Sa 5PM-1:30AM. Brazilian club with disco and dancing. Also churriasca.
1 Sonesta Select San Ramon, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1-925-866-2900, fax: +1-925-866-8983. 2 Hyatt House San Ramon, 2323 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1-925-743-1882. Friendly staff and accommodating with reasonable prices. Amenities like flat panel TVs, terry bathrobes, and swimming pool. Daily complimentary breakfast and Sierra Café. Residence Inn San Ramon, 1071 Market Pl, ☏ +1-925-277-9292, fax: +1-925-277-0687. 3 San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr, ☏ +1-925-867-9200, fax: +1-925-830-9326. Good location with clean and spacious rooms. Close to local restaurants, great value.
Oakland International Airport is the closest large airport, located in Oakland. It is about 14 miles (23 km) away from the center of San Ramon. San Francisco International Airport (SFO IATA) is in San Francisco and is 18 miles (29 km) away from San Ramon. San Jose Muni—Midpoint is in San Jose, California and is 29 miles (47 km) away from San Ramon. There are multiple highways in the San Ramon area, including interstates 80, 580, 680, 880, 980, and California State Route 4. Minor highways include Route 13, 84, 92, 238, 242, and Interstate 238. San Ramon is served by County Connection bus service, with connections to Dublin/Pleasanton and Walnut Creek BART stations. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has stops all over the Bay Area, including San Francisco International Airport and a connector to Oakland International Airport. The closest stations to San Ramon are West Dublin/Pleasanton and Dublin/Pleasanton, but neither of them are within easy walking distance. Iron Horse Trail. Formerly the railroad for the Southern Pacific railroad, the Iron Horse Regional Trail is a paved multi-use trail that runs through San Ramon, down to Dublin and Pleasanton in the south and Concord, Walnut Creek, and Danville in the north. (updated Nov 2023)
Travel tips adapted from San Ramon 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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