How far is Laguna, CA from Alameda, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Alameda, CA is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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 Solano County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Alameda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Alameda.
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Start on Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Turn right onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn right onto November Drive
546 ft · 26 sec · November Drive
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Turn left onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Continue on Bond Road
844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Alameda
1888 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1030 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Alameda
1063 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Webster Street Tube
1.3 km · 1 min · Webster Street Tube
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Turn slight left onto Wilma Chan Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Wilma Chan Way
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Benton Street
1340 ft · 46 sec · Benton Street
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Turn slight left onto Alameda Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Alameda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Laguna and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Alameda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Alameda?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Vacaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Laguna and 49.2 miles from Alameda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 2:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Alameda.
Stop Ideas Near Vacaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Vacaville Sewer Department
Vacaville
Dixon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vacaville.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Davis station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Rio Vista, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Alameda. Straight-line distance: 63.94 mi (102.9 km).
#1 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alameda
A city in Alameda County, California.
| Population | 78,841 |
| Coordinates | 37.7709900, -122.2608700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alameda (-122.26087, 37.77099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
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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