How far is Laguna, CA from Summerland, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Summerland, CA is about 380 miles (611.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Summerland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Summerland.
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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 left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
1419 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
2081 ft · 34 sec · South Lassen Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Laneva Boulevard
9.3 mi · 13 min · East Laneva Boulevard
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
28.6 mi · 33 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
44.8 mi · 52 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
1266 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Chumash Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South
1206 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
9.6 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Summerland
1180 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Evans Avenue
85 m · 11 sec · Evans Avenue
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Turn right onto Ortega Hill Road
114 m · 13 sec · Ortega Hill Road
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Continue on Lillie Avenue
978 ft · 41 sec · Lillie Avenue
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Turn left onto Valencia Road
99 m · 18 sec · Valencia Road
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Turn right onto Banner Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Banner Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banner Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Summerland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Laguna and Sunny near Summerland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Summerland?
The road trip is about 380 miles (611.5 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.9 miles from Laguna and 190.1 miles from Summerland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 PST. 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 $77.03 one way or $154.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Laguna and Sunny near Summerland.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Summerland. Straight-line distance: 294.41 mi (473.81 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 Summerland
Situated on coastal hills sloping toward the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, this community lies at an elevation of 121 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4213800, -119.5965200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerland (-119.59652, 34.42138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
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 | $5.74 | $77.03 | $154.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $80.03 | $160.06 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $82.73 | $165.45 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $109.22 | $218.45 |
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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