Malibu, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Malibu, CA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 180 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Malibu, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
355.1 mi
San Jose, CA
Quickest Drive
51m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Malibu, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Malibu, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Malibu, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Malibu, CA
Driving from Malibu, CA
The typical drive from Malibu, CA covers about 180 miles and takes around 3h 35m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 355 miles (6h 46m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Malibu, CA are San Jose, CA (355.1 mi, 6h 46m), San Diego, CA (150.8 mi, 3h 7m), and Los Angeles, CA (33.3 mi, 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 180-mile drive from Malibu, CA, expect to burn about 7.1 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 3 mapped routes leaving Malibu, CA and 2 routes heading into Malibu, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 355 miles.
The longest mapped route from Malibu, CA covers 355 miles and takes approximately 6h 46m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Malibu, CA runs about 180 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Malibu, CA include San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Malibu, CA
Longer Road Trips from Malibu, CA
Trips to Malibu, CA
Nearby Hubs
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