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Driving roads near Monterey
3 great driving roads within 100 miles of Monterey. The closest is 17-Mile Drive, right on the doorstep. Distances are straight-line, so drive times will vary.
The roads, closest first
Mount Hamilton Road19 mi · 42 min · 7 hairpinsView the roadbook ›
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Driving near Monterey: common questions
What is the best driving road near Monterey?
Mount Hamilton Road, about 52 miles from Monterey as the crow flies. Endless switchbacks from San Jose up to Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton
How many great driving roads are within 100 miles of Monterey?
3 of the roads in our catalogue pass within 100 miles of Monterey, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
What is the closest great driving road to Monterey?
17-Mile Drive, about 2 miles away. A private toll road through Pebble Beach, open to the public for a fee per car.