How far is Monrovia, CA from Bodega Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Monrovia, CA to Bodega Bay, CA is about 450.3 miles (724.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 31m.
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.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monrovia and Bodega Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monrovia and Bodega Bay.
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Start on East Lime Avenue
617 ft · 34 sec · East Lime Avenue
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Turn left onto South Myrtle Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
33 m · 3 sec · West Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 210 West: Pasadena
1337 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Avenue
1032 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
2196 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Stony Point Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stony Point Road
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Turn left onto Roblar Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roblar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Ford Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Ford Road
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Continue on Valley Ford Cutoff
2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ford Cutoff
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Continue on Bay Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Bay Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monrovia and Bodega Bay.
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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Monrovia and Sunny near Bodega Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monrovia to Bodega Bay?
The road trip is about 450.3 miles (724.7 km) and usually takes 08h 31m 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?
Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225 miles from Monrovia and 225.3 miles from Bodega Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 403.3 miles (649.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 PDT. 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 $99.49 one way or $198.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monrovia and Sunny near Bodega Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity
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 Tranquillity.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monrovia and Bodega Bay. Straight-line distance: 403.33 mi (649.1 km).
#1 Monrovia
City in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 37,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.1480600, -117.9989500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bodega Bay
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.3332500, -123.0480600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bodega Bay (-123.04806, 38.33325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $99.49 | $198.97 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $103.27 | $206.54 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $106.29 | $212.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $133.68 | $267.37 |
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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