How far is Hillsborough, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Hillsborough, CA to Laguna, CA is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
110.57 mi
02h 11m
Flight
78.3 mi
126.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.3 mi
Kilometers
126.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.57 mi
Kilometers
177.95 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM PDT
Return by in Hillsborough
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsborough
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsborough
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
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Hillsborough
57.2 mi
01h 05m
To Laguna
53.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hillsborough Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using San Bruno as the closest live forecast in the San Mateo County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    1189 ft · 41 sec · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Summit Drive

    1905 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    19 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    61 m · 7 sec · Summit Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Summit Drive

    131 m · 21 sec · Summit Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hillside Circle

    90 m · 14 sec · Hillside Circle

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    94 m · 11 sec · Hillside Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hillside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillside Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto El Camino Real

    1.1 mi · 2 min · El Camino Real

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Millbrae Avenue

    2912 ft · 58 sec · East Millbrae Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 North: San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bay Bridge, Oakland

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2949 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Nimitz Freeway

    124 m · 6 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  35. 35

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 45%
Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 13%
US 101 North
12.5 mi · 11%
I 80 East
8.76 mi · 8%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 7%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 05m from Hillsborough
Leave By
2:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsborough and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to Laguna?

The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Hillsborough and 53.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 2:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsborough and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 78.3 mi (126.01 km).

Hillsborough

#1 Hillsborough

City in California

Population11,527
Coordinates37.5741000, -122.3794200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Summit Drive (-122.379525, 37.573908)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.77 L · about $22.50
Round trip
$45.00
7.8 gal · 29.54 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $22.50 $45.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $23.66 $47.31
Premium $6.24 $24.35 $48.70
Diesel $7.57 $29.51 $59.02

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 Hillsborough and Laguna. The current time is 01:03:41.

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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.