How far is Laguna, CA from San Leandro, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to San Leandro, CA is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.81 mi
01h 59m
Flight
62.45 mi
100.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.81 mi
Kilometers
160.63 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Leandro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 3:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-17T23:25
Arrive San Leandro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Laguna
49.9 mi
00h 59m
To San Leandro
49.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and San Leandro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and San Leandro.

  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 · 29 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    986 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Estudillo Avenue, Downtown

    1421 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard

    104 m · 15 sec · MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Estudillo Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Estudillo Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Estudillo Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and San Leandro.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
45.4 mi · 45%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 30%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 14%
MacArthur Freeway
3.56 mi · 4%
Franklin Boulevard
2.28 mi · 2%
Hood Franklin Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

45.4 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
00h 59m from Laguna
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laguna and Sunny near San Leandro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to San Leandro?

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Laguna and 49.9 miles from San Leandro.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 2:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Sunny near San Leandro.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and San Leandro. Straight-line distance: 62.45 mi (100.5 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
San Leandro

#2 San Leandro

A city in Alameda County, California.

Population89,161
Coordinates37.7249300, -122.1560800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: San Leandro (-122.15608, 37.72493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $20.31
Round trip
$40.61
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $20.31 $40.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $6.24 $21.98 $43.95
Diesel $7.57 $26.64 $53.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and San Leandro. The current time is 23:25:51.

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.