How far is Laguna, CA from Pollock Pines, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Pollock Pines, CA is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Pollock Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Pollock Pines.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1295 ft · 26 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Continue on Calvine Road
2151 ft · 45 sec · Calvine Road
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Turn left onto Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
536 ft · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
2910 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
49.9 mi · 59 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sly Park Road
976 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Sly Park Road
808 ft · 22 sec · Sly Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pony Express Trail
2928 ft · 1 min · Pony Express Trail
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Turn right onto Laurel Drive
44 m · 6 sec · Laurel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Pollock Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
49.9 mi · 00h 59m
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 Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Pollock Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Pollock Pines?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
El Dorado Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Laguna and 30.9 miles from Pollock Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Pollock Pines.
Stop Ideas Near El Dorado Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
City of Folsom Solid Waste
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Roseville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Dorado Hills.
Rocklin
Roseville station
Auburn
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Pollock Pines. Straight-line distance: 51 mi (82.07 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 Pollock Pines
Census designated place
| Population | 6,871 |
| Coordinates | 38.7615800, -120.5861100 |
| Altitude | 1198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pollock Pines (-120.58611, 38.76158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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