How far is Corte Madera, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Corte Madera, CA to Laguna, CA is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.47 mi
01h 49m
Flight
69.03 mi
111.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.03 mi
Kilometers
111.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.47 mi
Kilometers
161.69 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM PDT
Return by in Corte Madera
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corte Madera
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corte Madera
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
Vacaville
CA

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

From Corte Madera
47.8 mi
00h 54m
To Laguna
52.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corte Madera and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Tamalpais Drive

    74 m · 8 sec · Tamalpais Drive

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Tamalpais Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tamalpais Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North: Eureka

    1001 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Redwood Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge

    845 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge

    724 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge

    82 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East

    1740 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Parkway, Point Richmond

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Frontage Road

    1574 ft · 28 sec · Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Castro Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Richmond Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  33. 33

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corte Madera 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 50%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 7%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 6%
Richmond Parkway
5.41 mi · 5%
John T. Knox Freeway
5.27 mi · 5%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vacaville
00h 54m from Corte Madera
Leave By
2:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera to Laguna?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Corte Madera and 52.6 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 2:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Corte Madera and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Vacaville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vacaville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park

Dixon , CA
Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Vacaville Sewer Department

Vacaville , CA
650 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews City government office,Public works department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Vacaville

Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95688, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall
Dixon City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Dixon City Hall

Dixon , CA
600 E A St, Dixon, CA 95620, United States
Rating 1.8/5 5 reviews City government office,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

13 mi away
177 Main Street
RAIL

Davis station

30 mi away
840 Second Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

32 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

34 mi away
28 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corte Madera and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 69.03 mi (111.1 km).

Corte Madera

#1 Corte Madera

City in Marin County, California

Population9,833
Coordinates37.9254800, -122.5274800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tamalpais Drive (-122.527474, 37.925553)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.53 $43.07
Premium $6.24 $22.16 $44.33
Diesel $7.57 $26.86 $53.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corte Madera and Laguna. The current time is 19:55:46.

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.