How far is Freedom, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Freedom, CA to Laguna, CA is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
154.12 mi
02h 53m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.12 mi
Kilometers
248.03 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM PDT
Return by in Freedom
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freedom
2026-10-15T12:34
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freedom
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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Freedom
77 mi
01h 26m
To Laguna
77.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freedom and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Green Valley Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Green Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Freedom Boulevard

    1795 ft · 44 sec · Freedom Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Larkin Valley Road

    51 m · 9 sec · Larkin Valley Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    848 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Cabrillo Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland

    2245 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · Santa Cruz Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  29. 29

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  32. 32

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freedom 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 30%
Santa Cruz Highway
37.8 mi · 25%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 9%
Cabrillo Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 8%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 6%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
01h 26m from Freedom
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Freedom and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freedom to Laguna?

The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Freedom and 77.1 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.06 one way or $68.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Freedom and Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

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#1 Freedom

Situated in Santa Cruz County at an elevation of 125 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Pajaro Valley along California's central coast.

Population0
Coordinates36.9352300, -121.7730100
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Valley Road (-121.773132, 36.935298)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $34.06
Round trip
$68.12
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $34.06 $68.12
Mid-grade $6.50 $35.35 $70.71
Premium $6.69 $36.39 $72.78
Diesel $8.41 $45.77 $91.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Freedom and Laguna. The current time is 12:34:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.