How far is Brookdale, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Brookdale, CA to Laguna, CA is about 137 miles (220.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.93 mi
02h 45m
Flight
98.18 mi
158.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.18 mi
Kilometers
158.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.93 mi
Kilometers
220.36 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Return by in Brookdale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookdale
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookdale
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Brookdale
68.3 mi
01h 22m
To Laguna
68.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Larkspur Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Larkspur Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Road

    13 mi · 28 min · Bear Creek Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    824 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Santa Cruz Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  23. 23

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  26. 26

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 34%
Santa Cruz Highway
21.1 mi · 15%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 11%
Bear Creek Road
13.1 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 9%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
01h 22m from Brookdale
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookdale and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Brookdale and 68.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 12:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookdale and Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livermore, 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 Livermore.

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookdale and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 98.18 mi (158.01 km).

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#1 Brookdale

Situated within the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains at an elevation of 443 feet, this census-designated place is located in Santa Cruz County.

Population0
Coordinates37.1063400, -122.1060800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Larkspur Street (-122.106094, 37.106354)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.29 L · about $30.24
Round trip
$60.48
9.66 gal · 36.58 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $30.24 $60.48
Mid-grade $6.50 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $6.69 $32.31 $64.62
Diesel $8.41 $40.63 $81.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookdale and Laguna. The current time is 11:28:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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