Tamalpais Valley, CA Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Tamalpais Valley, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 147 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Tamalpais Valley, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
420.5 mi
Long Beach, CA
Quickest Drive
28m
San Francisco, CA
Plan Around Tamalpais Valley, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tamalpais Valley, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tamalpais Valley, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tamalpais Valley, CA
Driving from Tamalpais Valley, CA
Expect an average of 147 miles and about 2h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Tamalpais Valley, CA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 421 miles (7h 55m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Tamalpais Valley, CA are Long Beach, CA (420.6 mi, 7h 55m), Fresno, CA (201.7 mi, 4h 2m), Laguna, CA (100.3 mi, 2h 8m), Sacramento, CA (88.7 mi, 1h 53m), and San Jose, CA (60.4 mi, 1h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 147-mile drive from Tamalpais Valley, CA, expect to burn about 5.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Tamalpais Valley, CA and 8 routes heading into Tamalpais Valley, CA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 421 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tamalpais Valley, CA covers 421 miles and takes approximately 7h 55m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Tamalpais Valley, CA runs about 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tamalpais Valley, CA include Long Beach, CA, Fresno, CA, Laguna, CA and Sacramento, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Trips to Tamalpais Valley, CA
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