How far is Carmel Valley Village, CA from Laguna, CA?
Fastest route
The distance between Carmel Valley, California 93924 and Laguna, California 95758 is approximately 188 miles (302 kilometers). The fastest route is via I-5 N and the estimated travel time is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
Directions
- Start your journey on Village Dr, heading northeast toward W Carmel Valley Rd.
- Turn left onto W Carmel Valley Rd.
- Take a right onto Laureles Grade and continue driving. Pass by Wells Fargo Bank on the left in 9.6 miles, and Chase Bank on the left as well.
- Turn left onto Monterey St.
- Use the left lane to merge onto US-101 N via the ramp to San Francisco.
- Continue on US-101 N until you reach Santa Clara County. Take exit 353 for CA-25 toward Hollister.
- Follow the signs for CA-25 and take the exit.
- Turn left onto Bloomfield Ave.
- Use the right lane to take the CA-33 N ramp to Santa Nella/Gustine.
- Turn left onto CA-33 N/Santa Nella Blvd. Pass by Starbucks on the right after 3 miles.
- Turn left to merge onto I-5 N toward Sacramento.
- Continue on I-5 N until you reach Merced County. Take the exit for CA-152 E.
- Turn left onto Bloomfield Ave and continue driving.
- Use the right lane to take the CA-152 E ramp to Santa Nella/Gustine.
- Merge onto CA-152 E.
- Follow CA-152 E until you reach Merced County. Then, take the exit onto I-5 N.
- Keep right at the fork to stay on I-5 N, following signs for Stockton/Sacramento.
- Take exit 506 for Elk Grove Blvd.
- Continue on Elk Grove Blvd and then turn right onto Foulks Ranch Dr.
- Turn right onto Laguna Park Dr.
- Turn right onto Seasons Dr.
- Turn left onto November Dr.
- Finally, turn left onto Mapleview Way.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Merced County, California, United States of America
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Patchy Fog
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel Valley Village and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel Valley Village and Laguna.
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Start on West Carmel Valley Road
3015 ft · 1 min · West Carmel Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Laureles Grade Road
44 m · 3 sec · Laureles Grade Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Laureles Grade Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Laureles Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Monterey Salinas Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East San Luis Street
103 m · 12 sec · East San Luis Street
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Turn left onto Monterey Street
2577 ft · 54 sec · Monterey Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1318 ft · 32 sec
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10
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
15.9 mi · 18 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 156 East: San Juan Bautista, Hollister
1436 ft · 19 sec · State Route 156
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 156
898 ft · 12 sec · State Route 156
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
1402 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 41 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto November Drive
541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel Valley Village and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Carmel Valley Village and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel Valley Village to Laguna?
The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Carmel Valley Village and 98.4 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Carmel Valley Village and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Gilroy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel Valley Village and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 133.63 mi (215.06 km).
#1 Carmel Valley Village
Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 4,407 |
| Coordinates | 36.5060500, -121.7659400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $38.88 | $77.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $40.88 | $81.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $51.00 | $102.00 |
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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