How far is Gold River, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Gold River, CA to Laguna, CA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.13 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.11 mi
27.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.11 mi
Kilometers
27.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.13 mi
Kilometers
43.66 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM PDT
Return by in Gold River
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gold River
2026-04-19T01:22
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gold River
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Rosemont
CA

Village in the U.

From Gold River
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Laguna
16.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gold River and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Starbottle Court

    132 m · 21 sec · Starbottle Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roaring Camp Drive

    77 m · 17 sec · Roaring Camp Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Poker Flat Drive

    646 ft · 30 sec · Poker Flat Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Coloma Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coloma Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunrise Boulevard

    2342 ft · 49 sec · Sunrise Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento

    2967 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · El Dorado Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Howe Avenue

    2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Power Inn Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Calvine Road

    790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard

    2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  16. 16

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold River and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
El Dorado Freeway
8.18 mi · 30%
Power Inn Road
6.51 mi · 24%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 10%
Coloma Road
1.14 mi · 4%
US 50 West
0.56 mi · 2%
Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

El Dorado Freeway

Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

8.18 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 17m from Gold River
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Gold River and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gold River to Laguna?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Gold River and 16.3 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gold River and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rosemont and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

12 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

12 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

17 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Roseville station

23 mi away
201 Pacific Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gold River and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.54 km).

Gold River

#1 Gold River

Census designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population7,912
Coordinates38.6262900, -121.2466200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Starbottle Court (-121.246455, 38.626018)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.08
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.54 $11.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.82 $11.65
Premium $6.24 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $7.57 $7.26 $14.53

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gold River and Laguna. The current time is 01:22:21.

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.