Petaluma, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Petaluma, CA have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 294 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Petaluma, CA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
533.1 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
53m
San Francisco, CA
Plan Around Petaluma, CA
Continue From Petaluma, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Petaluma, CA
Petaluma, CA to San Diego, CA
Petaluma, CA to Riverside, CA
Petaluma, CA to Anaheim, CA
Petaluma, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Petaluma, CA to Laguna, CA
Petaluma, CA to San Jose, CA
Petaluma, CA to San Francisco, CA
Driving from Petaluma, CA
The typical drive from Petaluma, CA covers about 294 miles and takes around 5h 27m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 533 miles (10h 5m), while the shortest is just 39 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Petaluma, CA most often head toward San Diego, CA (533.1 mi, 10h 5m), Riverside, CA (463.4 mi, 8h 47m), Anaheim, CA (438.3 mi, 7h 1m), Los Angeles, CA (412.1 mi, 7h 42m), and Laguna, CA (90.9 mi, 1h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 294-mile drive from Petaluma, CA, expect to burn about 11.6 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 7 mapped routes leaving Petaluma, CA and 0 routes heading into Petaluma, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 39 to 533 miles.
The longest mapped route from Petaluma, CA covers 533 miles and takes approximately 10h 5m. Shorter options start at just 39 miles.
The average route from Petaluma, CA runs about 294 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Petaluma, CA include San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Anaheim, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Petaluma, CA
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