How far is Blue Lake, CA from Miranda, CA?
The driving distance from Blue Lake, CA to Miranda, CA is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Lake and Miranda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Lake and Miranda.
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Start on Blue Lake Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blue Lake Boulevard
20 m · 2 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
1091 ft · 29 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
819 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
2140 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
52.2 mi · 1 hr · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miranda, French Road, Phillipsville
970 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto French Road
80 m · 7 sec · French Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Hills Road
2097 ft · 49 sec · Maple Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Giants
1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Giants
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Turn right onto School Road
795 ft · 36 sec · School Road
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 16 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Lane
103 m · 15 sec · Orchard Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Lake and Miranda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
52.2 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Blue Lake and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Lake to Miranda?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hydesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Blue Lake and 37.1 miles from Miranda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Blue Lake and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.
Stop Ideas Near Hydesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hydesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Lake and Miranda. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.35 km).
#1 Blue Lake
City in California
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.8829100, -123.9839500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miranda (-123.82365, 40.23459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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