How far is Laguna, CA from Discovery Bay, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Discovery Bay, CA is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
58.1 mi
01h 18m
Flight
36.68 mi
59.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.68 mi
Kilometers
59.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.1 mi
Kilometers
93.5 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Discovery Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 1:07 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 2:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-21T23:49
Arrive Discovery Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 1:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Morada
CA

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

From Laguna
29.1 mi
00h 39m
To Discovery Bay
29 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
Discovery Bay Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Diablo as the closest live forecast in the Contra Costa County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Discovery Bay.

  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 · 29 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    986 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    32.7 mi · 36 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 West

    851 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Charter Way

    17.8 mi · 27 min · West Charter Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Discovery Bay Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Discovery Bay Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    17 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
32.7 mi · 56%
West Charter Way
17.8 mi · 31%
Franklin Boulevard
2.28 mi · 4%
Hood Franklin Road
1.43 mi · 2%
Discovery Bay Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2%
Elk Grove Boulevard
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

32.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morada
00h 39m from Laguna
Leave By
3:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laguna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Discovery Bay?

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Morada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Laguna and 29 miles from Discovery Bay.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laguna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Discovery Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Morada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morada, 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 Morada.

RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

10 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

11 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Lodi

11 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street
RAIL

Manteca, CA

27 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Discovery Bay. Straight-line distance: 36.68 mi (59.03 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Discovery Bay

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Population13,352
Coordinates37.9085400, -121.6002300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Discovery Bay (-121.60023, 37.90854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.65
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.83 $23.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $6.24 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $7.57 $15.51 $31.02

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Discovery Bay. The current time is 23:49:05.

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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.