How far is Laguna, CA from Pleasant Hill, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Pleasant Hill, CA is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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 Solano County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Pleasant Hill.
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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 · 29 sec · November Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Twin Cities Road
1530 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
141 m · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
143 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on Victory Highway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Victory Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gregory Lane, Monument Boulevard
2798 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gregory Lane
1332 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Gregory Lane
63 m · 7 sec · Gregory Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gregory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Victory Highway
Continue on Victory Highway
16.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Rio Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Laguna and 33.1 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 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 Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Vista
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 Rio Vista.
Rio Vista, CA
Antioch–Pittsburg
Suisun–Fairfield station
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 47.59 mi (76.59 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 Pleasant Hill
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
| Population | 34,781 |
| Coordinates | 37.9479800, -122.0608000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-122.0608, 37.94798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
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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