How far is Laguna, CA from East Sonora, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to East Sonora, CA is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and East Sonora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and East Sonora.
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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
34.4 mi · 40 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit straight
1563 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Golden Gate Avenue
2325 ft · 43 sec · South Golden Gate Avenue
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Continue on Farmington Road
34.7 mi · 47 min · Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on O'Byrnes Ferry Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right
1805 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mono Way
1219 ft · 39 sec · Mono Way
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Turn right onto Fir Drive
79 m · 12 sec · Fir Drive
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Continue on Fir Drive
116 m · 21 sec · Fir Drive
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Continue on Fir Drive
740 ft · 33 sec · Fir Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fir Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and East Sonora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Farmington Road
Continue on Farmington Road
34.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Sunny near East Sonora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to East Sonora?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Escalon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Laguna and 48.1 miles from East Sonora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Sunny near East Sonora.
Stop Ideas Near Escalon
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 Escalon.
Modesto station
Manteca, CA
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and East Sonora. Straight-line distance: 65.32 mi (105.12 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 East Sonora
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
| Population | 2,266 |
| Coordinates | 37.9777000, -120.3613000 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Sonora (-120.3613, 37.9777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $19.56 | $39.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.56 | $41.13 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.65 | $51.30 |
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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