How far is Laguna, CA from Bolinas, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Bolinas, CA is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
118.32 mi
02h 39m
Flight
77.16 mi
124.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.16 mi
Kilometers
124.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.41 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolinas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Bolinas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
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 Laguna
59.2 mi
01h 19m
To Bolinas
59.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto November Drive

    546 ft · 26 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald Drive

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Richmond Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Richmond Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Castro Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Castro Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward I 580 West: San Rafael

    1392 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

    2256 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Redwood Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 1 North: Stinson Beach

    992 ft · 57 sec

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right

    648 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway

    2825 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Shoreline Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoreline Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Shoreline Highway

    14.8 mi · 26 min · Shoreline Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Olema Bolinas Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Olema Bolinas Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Olema Bolinas Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Olema Bolinas Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wharf Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Bolinas.

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.1 mi · 42%
Shoreline Highway
16.6 mi · 14%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 8%
John T. Knox Freeway
5.58 mi · 5%
Richmond Parkway
5.12 mi · 4%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 19m from Laguna
Leave By
1:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Bolinas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 59.2 miles from Laguna and 59.2 miles from Bolinas.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 1:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Bolinas.

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 Laguna and Bolinas. Straight-line distance: 77.16 mi (124.17 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bolinas

#2 Bolinas

Census-designated place in Marin County, California

Population1,620
Coordinates37.9093700, -122.6863700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Bolinas (-122.68637, 37.90937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.11
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.06 $48.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.30 $50.59
Premium $6.24 $26.03 $52.07
Diesel $7.57 $31.55 $63.11

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 Laguna and Bolinas. The current time is 02:07:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.