How far is Ladera, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera, CA to Laguna, CA is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladera and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera and Laguna.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto La Mesa Drive
125 m · 18 sec · La Mesa Drive
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Turn right
49 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto La Mesa Drive
1644 ft · 1 min · La Mesa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alpine Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Alpine Road
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Turn left onto I 280 North: San Francisco
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 92: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo, Hayward
128 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: San Mateo, Hayward
2517 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway
18 mi · 22 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Foothill Boulevard
2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto A Street
1.2 km · 1 min · A Street
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Continue on Redwood Road
2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton
1451 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.2 mi · 13 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 Ladera 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
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 00h 38m
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 Ladera and Clear near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladera to Laguna?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Ladera and 68.1 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 1:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.18 one way or $58.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladera and Clear near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
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 Tracy.
Tracy, California
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 82.21 mi (132.31 km).
#1 Ladera
Situated in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains within San Mateo County, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 308 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3999400, -122.1983000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $6.26 | $29.18 | $58.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $39.20 | $78.41 |
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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