How far is Emerald Lake Hills, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Emerald Lake Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Lake Hills and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lake Hills and Laguna.
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Start on Midland Way
149 m · 17 sec · Midland Way
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Continue on Lakeview Way
924 ft · 38 sec · Lakeview Way
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Turn sharp right onto Woodland Place
160 m · 20 sec · Woodland Place
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Turn left onto Park Road
875 ft · 31 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
155 m · 17 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Boulevard
79 m · 11 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Oak Knoll Drive
684 ft · 32 sec · Oak Knoll Drive
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Continue on Oak Knoll Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Oak Knoll Drive
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Continue on Hopkins Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Hopkins Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1370 ft · 40 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Brewster Avenue
2746 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
1731 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Whipple Avenue
809 ft · 28 sec · Whipple Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
987 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
650 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge
1683 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway
13.2 mi · 16 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto A Street
1.2 km · 1 min · A Street
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Continue on Redwood Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton
1451 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 13 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 Emerald Lake Hills 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
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Emerald Lake Hills 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 Emerald Lake Hills to Laguna?
The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 60.1 miles from Emerald Lake Hills and 68.4 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 1:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Emerald Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
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 Tracy.
Tracy, California
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lake Hills and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 80.51 mi (129.57 km).
#1 Emerald Lake Hills
Census-designated place and neighborhood in unincorporated San Mateo County, in the state of California
| Population | 4,278 |
| Coordinates | 37.4646600, -122.2680200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.48 | $54.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
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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