How far is Laguna, CA from North Edwards, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to North Edwards, CA is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308 miles (495.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.77 mi
06h 33m
Flight
307.97 mi
495.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.97 mi
Kilometers
495.63 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.77 mi
Kilometers
556.46 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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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 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Edwards
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-16T03:26
Arrive North Edwards
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Selma
CA

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Laguna
172.9 mi
03h 16m
To North Edwards
172.9 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and North Edwards.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and North Edwards.

  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 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2468 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Stockdale, Mojave, Tehachapi

    671 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 58 East: Mojave, Tehachapi

    3110 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    1711 ft · 22 sec · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Clay Mine Road

    1896 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Claymine Road

    714 ft · 20 sec · Claymine Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Clay Mine Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Clay Mine Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bellaire Avenue

    901 ft · 40 sec · Bellaire Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bellaire Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and North Edwards.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
196 mi · 57%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 17%
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
55.3 mi · 16%
Mojave-Barstow Highway
14.7 mi · 4%
Golden State Freeway
8.47 mi · 2%
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
308 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
03h 16m from Laguna
Leave By
10:52 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near North Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to North Edwards?

The road trip is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.9 miles from Laguna and 172.9 miles from North Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 308 miles (495.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.38 one way or $140.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near North Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

RAIL

Fresno station

24 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

27 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

31 mi away
30435 Road 68
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

34 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and North Edwards. Straight-line distance: 307.97 mi (495.63 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
North Edwards

#2 North Edwards

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population1,058
Coordinates35.0166400, -117.8328400
Altitude699
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: North Edwards (-117.83284, 35.01664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.19 L · about $70.38
Round trip
$140.76
24.4 gal · 92.38 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $70.38 $140.76
Mid-grade $6.07 $74.01 $148.01
Premium $6.24 $76.16 $152.33
Diesel $7.57 $92.32 $184.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and North Edwards. The current time is 03:26:29.

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.