Best Route from Fresno to Camp Pendleton
I would like some advise for traveling from Fresno to Camp Pendleton during the month of March. Not concerned about the weather only the traffic. Looks like I-5 would be the best, but would like your ...
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Unless you want to travel far out of the way your options are limited. Having driven that route for decades (Orange County to Modesto) here you go.
99 south to where it meets I5.
Whether you need it or not top off with fuel in Bakersfield and again in Santa Clarita. If you're towing a rig there are trucks stops before and after town, much easier to use with a tow. Unless you have a problem don't get off the 210fwy with any kind tow vehicle!!! Even larger motorhomes are a major pucker factor along that stretch!!
I5 south to the 210fwy. Hope you have GPS for this! Signage along the 210 sucks to figure out.
210 to the 57 south.
57 down to I5 again.
I5 the rest of the way, you'll the signs for CP entrances.
Plan on getting into the Los Angeles basin (where the 210 starts) around 10am to 12 and no later or you're screwed! If you have a trailer or a way to camp plan to stay in Santa Clartia overnight if possible. Don't expect it to be much lighter traffic on weekends either, weekends have rush hours just like the weekdays! You're only other option to avoid the L.A. traffic is to hit the 210 after 9pm. There will still be traffic from the dying down evening rush but better the rolling into town during rush hour! Good luck!!
99 south to where it meets I5.
Whether you need it or not top off with fuel in Bakersfield and again in Santa Clarita. If you're towing a rig there are trucks stops before and after town, much easier to use with a tow. Unless you have a problem don't get off the 210fwy with any kind tow vehicle!!! Even larger motorhomes are a major pucker factor along that stretch!!
I5 south to the 210fwy. Hope you have GPS for this! Signage along the 210 sucks to figure out.
210 to the 57 south.
57 down to I5 again.
I5 the rest of the way, you'll the signs for CP entrances.
Plan on getting into the Los Angeles basin (where the 210 starts) around 10am to 12 and no later or you're screwed! If you have a trailer or a way to camp plan to stay in Santa Clartia overnight if possible. Don't expect it to be much lighter traffic on weekends either, weekends have rush hours just like the weekdays! You're only other option to avoid the L.A. traffic is to hit the 210 after 9pm. There will still be traffic from the dying down evening rush but better the rolling into town during rush hour! Good luck!!
