How far is Marin City, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Marin City, CA to Laguna, CA is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.03 mi
01h 54m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.03 mi
Kilometers
167.42 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM PDT
Return by in Marin City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marin City
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marin City
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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Marin City
49.5 mi
00h 57m
To Laguna
54.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marin City and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marin City and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Drake Avenue

    1026 ft · 50 sec · Drake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Donahue Street

    137 m · 13 sec · Donahue Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Donahue Street

    789 ft · 23 sec · Donahue Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Eureka

    1637 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Redwood Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge

    845 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge

    724 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge

    82 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East

    1740 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Parkway, Point Richmond

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Frontage Road

    1574 ft · 28 sec · Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Castro Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Richmond Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marin City and Laguna.

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 48%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 7%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 5%
Richmond Parkway
5.41 mi · 5%
John T. Knox Freeway
5.27 mi · 5%
Redwood Highway
4.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 57m from Marin City
Leave By
2:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marin City and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marin City to Laguna?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Marin City and 54.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 2:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marin City and Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marin City and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.05 km).

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#1 Marin City

Located in a low-lying area near Richardson Bay just north of San Francisco, this unincorporated community in Marin County sits at an elevation of roughly 23 feet.

Population0
Coordinates37.8685400, -122.5091400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Drake Avenue (-122.509399, 37.8688)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $22.98
Round trip
$45.96
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $22.98 $45.96
Mid-grade $6.50 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $6.69 $24.55 $49.10
Diesel $8.41 $30.88 $61.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marin City and Laguna. The current time is 11:28:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.