How far is Granite Bay, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Granite Bay, CA to Laguna, CA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.5 mi
44.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39 mi
Kilometers
62.76 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM PDT
Return by in Granite Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Bay
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Bay
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
Carmichael
CA

A city in Sacramento County, California.

From Granite Bay
18 mi
00h 24m
To Laguna
21 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Bay and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Auburn Folsom Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Auburn Folsom Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Douglas Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Douglas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  15. 15

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Bay 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital City Freeway
8.97 mi · 23%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.79 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.06 mi · 18%
Douglas Boulevard
5.46 mi · 14%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 7%
Auburn Folsom Road
1.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

7.79 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmichael
00h 24m from Granite Bay
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Granite Bay and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granite Bay to Laguna?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Carmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Granite Bay and 21 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Granite Bay and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Carmichael

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 Carmichael and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 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
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

15 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

15 mi away
401 I Street
RAIL

Roseville station

15 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Rocklin

21 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Bay and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 27.5 mi (44.26 km).

Granite Bay

#1 Granite Bay

Census-designated place in California, USA

Population20,402
Coordinates38.7632300, -121.1638400
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn Folsom Road (-121.164055, 38.763228)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $6.24 $8.62 $17.23
Diesel $7.57 $10.44 $20.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Bay and Laguna. The current time is 19:55:36.

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.