Soledad, CA Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Soledad, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 132-mile quick runs to 405-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Soledad, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
405 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
2h 35m
San Francisco, CA
Plan Around Soledad, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Soledad, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Soledad, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Soledad, CA
Soledad, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Soledad, CA to Riverside, CA
Soledad, CA to Long Beach, CA
Soledad, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Soledad, CA to Sacramento, CA
Soledad, CA to Laguna, CA
Soledad, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Soledad, CA to San Francisco, CA
Driving from Soledad, CA
The typical drive from Soledad, CA covers about 252 miles and takes around 4h 54m. 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 405 miles (7h 53m), while the shortest is just 132 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Soledad, CA include Chula Vista, CA (405 mi, 7h 53m), Riverside, CA (328.2 mi, 6h 25m), Long Beach, CA (300.9 mi, 5h 49m), Los Angeles, CA (276.9 mi, 5h 21m), and Sacramento, CA (199.4 mi, 3h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 252-mile drive from Soledad, CA, expect to burn about 9.9 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 Soledad, CA and 2 routes heading into Soledad, CA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 132 to 405 miles.
The longest mapped route from Soledad, CA covers 405 miles and takes approximately 7h 53m. Shorter options start at just 132 miles.
The average route from Soledad, CA runs about 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Soledad, CA include Chula Vista, CA, Riverside, CA, Long Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Soledad, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,476
Median Income
$93,204
Median Home Value
$571,600
Median Age
37.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Soledad, CA at a Glance
Founded
1921
Elevation
190 ft
Area
5 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q985256), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Soledad, CA
Soledad is a city in Monterey County in the Central Coast region of California. The town is home to one of the 21 Spanish missions found throughout the state and is the gateway to Pinnacles National Park, which is 10 miles (16 km) east of town.
It's in the Salinas Valley, 25 miles south of Salinas. City of Soledad website
1 Mission Soledad, 36641 Fort Romie Rd (across the Salinas River from the town of Soledad. US-101 x 301 (Arroyo Seco Road), 1 mile to Fort Romie Road, right, then 1.5 miles to the mission), ☏ +1 831 678-2586. 10AM-4PM daily, except major holidays. The 13th California mission, founded by Fermin Lasuen in 1791. Burial place of José Joaquín de Arrillaga, first Spanish governor of Alta California. The mission was inundated by floods, and following secularization, the remaining buildings were looted for supplies. It was reconstructed in 1955 and today serves as a museum and Catholic parish.
There are several wineries in the area (see #Wineries), making wine tasting a popular activity.
1 Soledad Bowl-Bar & Grill, 235 West St, ☏ +1 831-678-1726. 2 Watering Trough, 235 West St, ☏ +1 831-678-1726. A dive bar featuring "Thirsty Thursdays". (updated Nov 2015) 3 Hahn Family Wines, 37700 Foothill Rd, ☏ +1 831-678-4555. Daily 11AM-5PM. A winery with an excellent view; visitors are encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the scenery. A walking tour of the winery is offered daily at noon for $25. (updated Nov 2015) 4 Wrath Wines, 35801 Foothill Rd, ☏ +1 831-678-2212. F-M 11AM-5PM. The tasting room offers views over the Santa Lucia Highlands and the Salinas Valley. (updated Nov 2015)
1 Motel 6, 1155 Front St (Hwy 146 & Hwy 101), ☏ +1 831-678-3833. Basic hotel. Pool, gym, onsite restaurant. Unusually, this hotel permits smoking in some rooms. $100.
El Camino Real passes through town between Salinas ((25 mi (40 km) north) and King City (21 mi (34 km) south). San Jose is another 60 mi (97 km) north of Salinas on US Hwy 101 to Metz-Soledad Rd runs parallel with US Hwy 101 between Soledad & King City via Metz. The turn-off on Shirtail Canyon Rd (CA-Hwy 146) towards Pinnacles National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) south of town via Metz Rd. from Carmel Valley Rd to Elm Ave. County Rd G16 begins/ends as Elm Ave at US Hwy 101 at 9 mi (14 km) south of town in Greenfield. From Greenfield, County Rd G16 winds around 54 mi (87 km), through Carmel Valley, to Carmel by the Sea south of Monterey. It begins/ends as Carmel Valley Rd at its intersection with CA-Hwy 1 1 Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), (bus stop). Public transportation in Monterey, Salinas, Marina and other points around Monterey County. The following are intercity buses serving Soledad via US Hwy 101: 23 comes from Salinas to King City via Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield on US Hwy 101. Passengers transfer to other MST bus routes in Salinas. Going south from King City the #84 continues towards Paso Robles. Nearest connections to Amtrak and Greyhound are in Salinas. Greyhound also have another stop in King City.
Travel tips adapted from Soledad 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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