Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Monterey to Moab. If you're planning a road trip to Moab, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Monterey
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:39 am Hearst Castle
stay for about 2.5 hours
and leave at 2:09 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
4:44 pm Bakersfield
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from Bakersfield
drive for about 2 hours
12:07 pm Barstow
eat at Del Taco
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:07 pm
drive for about 2 hours
3:18 pm Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:18 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
7:48 pm Zion National Park
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 8 hours
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10:00 am leave from Zion National Park
drive for about 2 hours
11:48 am Beaver (Utah)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:48 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:28 pm Green River (Utah)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:28 pm
drive for about 53 minutes
5:21 pm arrive in Moab
day 3 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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Hearst Castle (101 mentions)
Bakersfield (23 answers)
questions about Bakersfield:
Best free things to do in Bakersfield?
Barstow (17 answers)
restaurants around Barstow:
Del Taco
questions about Barstow:
What's the best neighborhood in Barstow for a first time visitor?
Where to sleep RV trailer
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas (3 mentions)
Zion National Park (97 mentions)
questions about Zion National Park:
When is the best time to visit/hike Zion national park?
Canyoneer boots, Keen sandals, or old tennis shoes for Narrows hike?
What's the best time of year to hike in Zion?
Poisonous plants/ Venomous animals in Zion Canyon
Are hiking boots necessary now if I hike Angels Landing
Beaver (Utah) (2 answers)
questions about Beaver (Utah):
what is in beaver?
Green River (Utah)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Things to do in Moab (1 answer)
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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Moab to Monterey drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Monterey to Moab. Or get a full Monterey to Moab flight plan.
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