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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on Starbottle Court
132 m · 21 sec · Starbottle Court
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Turn right onto Roaring Camp Drive
77 m · 17 sec · Roaring Camp Drive
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Turn left onto Poker Flat Drive
646 ft · 30 sec · Poker Flat Drive
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Continue on Coloma Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coloma Road
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Turn left onto Sunrise Boulevard
2342 ft · 49 sec · Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Sacramento
2967 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Howe Avenue
2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue
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Continue on Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Turn right onto Calvine Road
790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road
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Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard
2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn right 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 Gold River and Laguna.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Sacramento
Sacramento City Hall
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gold River and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.54 km).
#1 Gold River
Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 7,912 |
| Coordinates | 38.6262900, -121.2466200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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