Road Trips from Nevada City, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Oakland, CA
2h 51m140.6 mi one way
San Jose, CA
3h 32m175.8 mi one way
Laguna, CA
1h 31m71.7 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
2h 38m147.2 mi one way
Oakland, CA
2h 51m140.6 mi one way
San Jose, CA
3h 32m175.8 mi one way
San Francisco, CA
2h 38m147.2 mi one way
Anaheim, CA
8h 49m470.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Nevada City, CA city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.