How far is Miranda, CA from Fortuna, CA?
The driving distance from Miranda, CA to Fortuna, CA is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America
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 Fortuna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miranda and Fortuna.
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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
37.5 mi · 43 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street
975 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on 12th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
859 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
45 m · 9 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miranda and Fortuna.
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
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Miranda and Chance Light Rain near Fortuna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miranda to Fortuna?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rio Dell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Miranda and 20.8 miles from Fortuna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 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 Fortuna.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Dell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Rio Dell
Avenue Of The Giants Forest
Shrine Drive Thru Tree
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Dell.
Rio Dell-Scotia, California
Fortuna, California
Eureka, California
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miranda and Fortuna. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.32 km).
#1 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fortuna
City in the United States of America
| Population | 12,107 |
| Coordinates | 40.5981900, -124.1572800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-124.157283, 40.598392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
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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