How far is East Palo Alto, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from East Palo Alto, CA to Laguna, CA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
117.63 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.52 mi
123.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.52 mi
Kilometers
123.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.63 mi
Kilometers
189.31 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM PDT
Return by in East Palo Alto
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Palo Alto
2026-04-18T08:18
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Palo Alto
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From East Palo Alto
56.9 mi
01h 03m
To Laguna
60.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Palo Alto and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Palo Alto and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bayfront Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Dumbarton Bridge

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Decoto Road

    688 ft · 17 sec · Decoto Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Nimitz Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Downtown, Jackson Street

    526 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Downtown, California State University East Bay Hayward Campus

    648 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on CA 92 East: Downtown, California State University East Bay Hayward Campus

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jackson Street

    1005 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · A Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1451 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  27. 27

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  30. 30

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Palo Alto 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 40%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.2 mi · 24%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 12%
Dumbarton Bridge
6.82 mi · 6%
Nimitz Freeway
6.02 mi · 5%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 03m from East Palo Alto
Leave By
2:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Palo Alto and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Palo Alto to Laguna?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from East Palo Alto and 60.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 2:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Palo Alto and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Palo Alto and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 76.52 mi (123.15 km).

East Palo Alto

#1 East Palo Alto

City in San Mateo County, California, United States

Population29,059
Coordinates37.4688300, -122.1410800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-122.141179, 37.46887)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.88
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.94 $47.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.17 $50.35
Premium $6.24 $25.91 $51.82
Diesel $7.57 $31.40 $62.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Palo Alto and Laguna. The current time is 08:18:31.

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.