How far is Laguna, CA from San Mateo, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to San Mateo, CA is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
Driving Distance
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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 17m.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and San Mateo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and San Mateo.
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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
45.4 mi · 50 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Redwood Road
1149 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Redwood Road
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Continue on A Street
1.5 km · 2 min · A Street
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
1735 ft · 44 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
528 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82 : El Camino Real
993 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto South El Camino Real
1.1 mi · 3 min · South El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South El Camino Real
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and San Mateo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Laguna and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Mateo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to San Mateo?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Laguna and 56.4 miles from San Mateo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.96 one way or $45.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Mateo.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
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 Tracy.
Tracy, California
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and San Mateo. Straight-line distance: 76.98 mi (123.88 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 San Mateo
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 102,398 |
| Coordinates | 37.5629900, -122.3255300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Mateo (-122.32553, 37.56299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.14 | $48.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
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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