How far is Laguna, CA from Moss Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Moss Beach, CA is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
120.93 mi
02h 30m
Flight
85.63 mi
137.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.63 mi
Kilometers
137.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.62 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moss Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Moss Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
60.5 mi
01h 15m
To Moss Beach
60.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Moss Beach.

  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

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Daly City

    1294 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Daly City

    1344 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto John F Foran Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · John F Foran Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Junipero Serra Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Junipero Serra Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 1 South: Pacifica

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Cabrillo Highway

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cabrillo Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi · 47%
Eastshore Freeway
14.8 mi · 12%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 8%
Cabrillo Highway
8.84 mi · 7%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 4%
John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi · 3%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 15m from Laguna
Leave By
1:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Moss Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Moss Beach?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 60.5 miles from Laguna and 60.5 miles from Moss Beach.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.63 one way or $49.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Moss Beach.

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 Moss Beach. Straight-line distance: 85.63 mi (137.81 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

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

#2 Moss Beach

Census-designated place in California, United States

Population3,103
Coordinates37.5274400, -122.5133100
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Moss Beach (-122.51331, 37.52744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $24.63
Round trip
$49.27
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.63 $49.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $6.24 $26.66 $53.32
Diesel $7.57 $32.31 $64.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Moss Beach. The current time is 00:14:01.

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.