How far is Fremont, CA from Laguna Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Laguna Beach, CA is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Laguna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Laguna Beach.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
2131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: John Wayne Airport
3019 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South
775 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.1 km · 48 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 133 South, CA 133 North: Laguna Beach
898 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 133 South: Laguna Beach
2498 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Laguna Freeway
1637 ft · 25 sec · Laguna Freeway
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Continue on Laguna Canyon Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Laguna Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
78 m · 8 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1538 ft · 55 sec · Ocean Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
86 m · 10 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Laguna Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Clear leaving Fremont and Patchy Drizzle then Cloudy near Laguna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Laguna Beach?
The road trip is about 408.5 miles (657.4 km) and usually takes 07h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.3 miles from Fremont and 204.2 miles from Laguna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.13 one way or $166.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Fremont and Patchy Drizzle then Cloudy near Laguna Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Laguna Beach. Straight-line distance: 363.92 mi (585.68 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna Beach
City in California
| Population | 22,687 |
| Coordinates | 33.5422500, -117.7831100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna Beach (-117.78311, 33.54225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 657 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $83.13 | $166.26 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $87.41 | $174.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $89.96 | $179.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $109.04 | $218.08 |
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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