How far is Laguna, CA from Bethel Island, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Bethel Island, CA is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sacramento County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Bethel Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Bethel Island.
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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 · 29 sec · November Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Twin Cities Road
1530 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
143 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Victory Highway
15.7 mi · 21 min · Victory Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, East 18th Street
1596 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cypress Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · East Cypress Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Island Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bethel Island Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Island Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Bethel Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Victory Highway
Continue on Victory Highway
15.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laguna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Bethel Island?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Isleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Laguna and 26.8 miles from Bethel Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laguna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Island.
Stop Ideas Near Isleton
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 Isleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Bethel Island. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.96 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 Bethel Island
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 38.0149200, -121.6405100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Island (-121.64051, 38.01492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
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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