How far is Del Rey, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Del Rey, CA to Laguna, CA is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
171.3 mi
03h 00m
Flight
157.7 mi
253.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.7 mi
Kilometers
253.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.3 mi
Kilometers
275.68 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM PDT
Return by in Del Rey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rey
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rey
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
Livingston
CA

City in California

From Del Rey
86.8 mi
01h 30m
To Laguna
84.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
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 Del Rey and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rey and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on South Portola Avenue

    543 ft · 26 sec · South Portola Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South del Rey Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South del Rey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Adams Avenue

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Adams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Adams Avenue

    908 ft · 20 sec · West Adams Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  18. 18

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 49%
Old U.S. Route 99E
35.2 mi · 21%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 13%
West Adams Avenue
20.8 mi · 12%
East Adams Avenue
5.22 mi · 3%
Golden State Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

84.6 mi · 01h 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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
157.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 30m from Del Rey
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Del Rey 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 Del Rey to Laguna?

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Del Rey and 84.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Del Rey and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

17 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Merced station

24 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Modesto station

35 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

66 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rey and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 157.7 mi (253.8 km).

Del Rey

#1 Del Rey

Census designated place

Population1,639
Coordinates36.6591200, -119.5937400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portola Avenue (-119.593981, 36.658936)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.69
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.84 $69.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.64 $73.28
Premium $6.24 $37.71 $75.42
Diesel $7.57 $45.70 $91.41

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 Del Rey and Laguna. The current time is 22:25:47.

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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.