Road Trips from Oakland, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
88
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
70
Under 2 hours
30 total in this range
Calistoga, CA
1h 23m68 mi one way
Walnut Grove, CA
1h 27m66.2 mi one way
Byron, CA
1h 3m51.3 mi one way
Albany, CA
13m7.9 mi one way
Salinas, CA
1h 56m98.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
18 total in this range
Templeton, CA
3h 56m201.7 mi one way
Nevada City, CA
2h 52m141.2 mi one way
Dollar Point, CA
3h 58m196.4 mi one way
Shingle Springs, CA
2h 14m114.2 mi one way
Palermo, CA
2h 53m142.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
34 total in this range
Ridgecrest, CA
7h 18m383.2 mi one way
Atascadero, CA
4h 1m207 mi one way
Susanville, CA
5h 33m256.1 mi one way
Adelanto, CA
7h 26m396.8 mi one way
Castaic, CA
6h 5m330.6 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Browse by Mood
Ridgecrest, CA
7h 18m383.2 mi one way
Templeton, CA
3h 56m201.7 mi one way
Atascadero, CA
4h 1m207 mi one way
Susanville, CA
5h 33m256.1 mi one way
Ridgecrest, CA
7h 18m383.2 mi one way
Atascadero, CA
4h 1m207 mi one way
Adelanto, CA
7h 26m396.8 mi one way
Nevada City, CA
2h 52m141.2 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.
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