How far is Fortuna, CA from Miranda, CA?
The driving distance from Fortuna, CA to Miranda, CA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna and Miranda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna and Miranda.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 9th Street
45 m · 14 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
859 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Take the ramp straight
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miranda, French Road, Phillipsville
970 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto French Road
80 m · 7 sec · French Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Hills Road
2097 ft · 49 sec · Maple Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Giants
1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Giants
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Turn right onto School Road
795 ft · 36 sec · School Road
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 16 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Lane
103 m · 15 sec · Orchard Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortuna and Miranda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fortuna and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fortuna to Miranda?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Rio Dell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Fortuna and 20.5 miles from Miranda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fortuna and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Dell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Rio Dell
Avenue Of The Giants Forest
Shrine Drive Thru Tree
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Dell.
Rio Dell-Scotia, California
Fortuna, California
Eureka, California
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna and Miranda. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.32 km).
#1 Fortuna
City in the United States of America
| Population | 12,107 |
| Coordinates | 40.5981900, -124.1572800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miranda (-123.82365, 40.23459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
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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