How far is Laguna, CA from Corte Madera, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Corte Madera, CA is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 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
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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 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Corte Madera.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Corte Madera.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald Drive
1373 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Richmond Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Richmond Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Castro Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Castro Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 580 West: San Rafael
1392 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
2256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South: San Francisco
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Paradise Drive, Tamalpais Drive
1219 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Tamalpais Drive
1 km · 2 min · Tamalpais Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tamalpais Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Corte Madera.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Corte Madera.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Corte Madera?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 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 48.4 miles from Laguna and 48.5 miles from Corte Madera.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Chance Light Rain near Corte Madera.
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 Corte Madera. Straight-line distance: 69.03 mi (111.1 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 Corte Madera
City in Marin County, California
| Population | 9,833 |
| Coordinates | 37.9254800, -122.5274800 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corte Madera (-122.52748, 37.92548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
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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