How far is Altadena, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Altadena, CA to Laguna, CA is about 375.9 miles (604.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345 miles (555.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
375.85 mi
06h 08m
Flight
345.02 mi
555.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.02 mi
Kilometers
555.26 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.85 mi
Kilometers
604.87 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM PDT
Return by in Altadena
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altadena
2026-04-19T08:06
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altadena
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Altadena
187.7 mi
03h 04m
To Laguna
188.2 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altadena and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altadena and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lake Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · North Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Altadena Drive

    3241 ft · 2 min · East Altadena Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marengo Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Marengo Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Woodbury Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Woodbury Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Windsor Avenue

    574 ft · 17 sec · Windsor Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 210 West: San Fernando

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altadena and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 76%
Foothill Freeway
59.5 mi · 16%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
East Woodbury Road
1.32 mi
Marengo Avenue
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
345 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
03h 04m from Altadena
Leave By
11:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Altadena and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altadena to Laguna?

The road trip is about 375.9 miles (604.9 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.7 miles from Altadena and 188.2 miles from Laguna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 345 miles (555.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.50 one way or $152.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Altadena and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Huron

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huron, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huron.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altadena and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 345.02 mi (555.26 km).

Altadena

#1 Altadena

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population42,777
Coordinates34.1897300, -118.1311800
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lake Avenue (-118.131329, 34.189735)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.26 gal
50.2 L · about $76.50
Round trip
$152.99
26.52 gal · 100.4 L
Estimated CO2
117.8 kg one way
Round trip: 235.7 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $76.50 $152.99
Mid-grade $6.07 $80.44 $160.87
Premium $6.24 $82.78 $165.56
Diesel $7.57 $100.34 $200.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altadena and Laguna. The current time is 08:06:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.