How far is Miranda, CA from Blue Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Miranda, CA to Blue Lake, CA is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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 Humboldt County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miranda and Blue Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miranda and Blue Lake.
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Start on Orchard Lane
103 m · 15 sec · Orchard Lane
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Turn left onto Oak Street
109 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto School Road
795 ft · 41 sec · School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Giants
1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Giants
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Turn right onto Maple Hills Road
2097 ft · 47 sec · Maple Hills Road
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Turn left onto French Road
27 m · 4 sec · French Road
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Take the ramp right
844 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
52.3 mi · 1 hr · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Broadway Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 299 East: Blue Lake, Willow Creek
1744 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
682 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Blue Lake Boulevard
125 m · 11 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blue Lake Boulevard
25 m · 2 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miranda and Blue Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
52.3 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Miranda and Chance Light Rain near Blue Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miranda to Blue Lake?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Hydesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Miranda and 36.8 miles from Blue Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 3:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $30.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Miranda and Chance Light Rain near Blue Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hydesville
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 Hydesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miranda and Blue Lake. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.35 km).
#1 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Lake
City in California
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.8829100, -123.9839500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old California State Route 299 (-123.983912, 40.882999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
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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