How far is Hollister, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Hollister, CA to Laguna, CA is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollister and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister and Laguna.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto San Benito Street
1509 ft · 50 sec · San Benito Street
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Continue on San Felipe Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · San Felipe Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward San Felipe Road
44 m · 3 sec · San Felipe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto San Felipe Road
1.2 km · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Turn right
30.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine
1402 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 41 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left 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 Hollister and Laguna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hollister 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 Hollister to Laguna?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Hollister and 74.8 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 1:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.65 one way or $59.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollister and Mostly Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Patterson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patterson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollister and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 108.39 mi (174.43 km).
#1 Hollister
A city in San Benito County, California.
| Population | 41,805 |
| Coordinates | 36.8524500, -121.4016000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $29.65 | $59.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
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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