How far is Miranda, CA from Trinidad, CA?
The driving distance from Miranda, CA to Trinidad, CA is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 the United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miranda and Trinidad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miranda and Trinidad.
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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
21.5 mi · 27 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trinidad
614 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Westhaven Drive South
26 m · 2 sec · Westhaven Drive South
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Continue on Main Street
1221 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Trinity Street
599 ft · 22 sec · Trinity Street
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Turn left onto West Street
2 m · 1 sec · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miranda and Trinidad.
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 Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Trinidad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miranda to Trinidad?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Fortuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Miranda and 40.2 miles from Trinidad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Miranda and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Trinidad.
Stop Ideas Near Fortuna
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 Fortuna.
Fortuna, California
Rio Dell-Scotia, California
Eureka, California
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miranda and Trinidad. Straight-line distance: 59.39 mi (95.58 km).
#1 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trinidad
Seaside city in Humboldt County, California, USA
| Population | 358 |
| Coordinates | 41.0592900, -124.1431200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trinity Street (-124.143147, 41.059289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.79 | $35.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.57 | $43.13 |
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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