How far is Hermosa Beach, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Hermosa Beach, CA to Laguna, CA is about 386.7 miles (622.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 357.3 miles (575 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.65 mi
06h 16m
Flight
357.28 mi
574.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.28 mi
Kilometers
574.98 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.65 mi
Kilometers
622.25 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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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 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 PM PDT
Return by in Hermosa Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermosa Beach
2026-04-18T12:49
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermosa Beach
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Hermosa Beach
193.2 mi
03h 08m
To Laguna
193.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hermosa Beach Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Saturday
Using Lawndale as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Drive

    14 m · 3 sec · Palm Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pier Avenue

    2319 ft · 1 min · Pier Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway

    2804 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Coast Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    48 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Artesia Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Aviation Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Aviation Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Rosecrans Avenue

    2793 ft · 54 sec · West Rosecrans Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Santa Monica, San Diego Freeway North

    699 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    29.8 mi · 34 min · San Diego Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  20. 20

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  23. 23

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermosa Beach and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 74%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 10%
San Diego Freeway
31.4 mi · 8%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Aviation Boulevard
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
357.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 08m from Hermosa Beach
Leave By
11:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hermosa Beach to Laguna?

The road trip is about 386.7 miles (622.3 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.2 miles from Hermosa Beach and 193.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 357.3 miles (575 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 $78.69 one way or $157.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermosa Beach and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 357.28 mi (574.98 km).

Hermosa Beach

#1 Hermosa Beach

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population18,803
Coordinates33.8622400, -118.3995200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Drive (-118.399483, 33.862246)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.64 gal
51.65 L · about $78.69
Round trip
$157.38
27.28 gal · 103.3 L
Estimated CO2
121.2 kg one way
Round trip: 242.4 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $78.69 $157.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $82.74 $165.48
Premium $6.24 $85.15 $170.31
Diesel $7.57 $103.21 $206.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermosa Beach and Laguna. The current time is 12:49:30.

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.