How far is Laguna, CA from Del Rey, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Del Rey, CA is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Del Rey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Del Rey.
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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 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Keep slight left
109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Avenue
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Adams Avenue
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Adams Avenue
2034 ft · 43 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Continue on East Adams Avenue
5.2 mi · 7 min · East Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto South del Rey Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South del Rey Avenue
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Turn left onto South Portola Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · South Portola Avenue
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Continue on South Portola Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Portola Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Portola Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Del Rey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Sacramento Freeway
Keep slight left
109 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Del Rey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Del Rey?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Laguna and 86.9 miles from Del Rey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.36 one way or $70.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Del Rey.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Del Rey. Straight-line distance: 157.7 mi (253.8 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 Del Rey
Census designated place
| Population | 1,639 |
| Coordinates | 36.6591200, -119.5937400 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rey (-119.59374, 36.65912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $35.36 | $70.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.18 | $74.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $46.39 | $92.77 |
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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