How far is Newark, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Newark, CA to Laguna, CA is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.39 mi
01h 59m
Flight
70.14 mi
112.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.14 mi
Kilometers
112.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.39 mi
Kilometers
172.82 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM PDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T19:52
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Lathrop
CA

City in California

From Newark
51.9 mi
00h 59m
To Laguna
55.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Thornton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Thornton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Auto Mall Parkway

    1616 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Auto Mall Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Auto Mall Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1032 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  23. 23

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 44%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 14%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 12%
I 680 North
7.39 mi · 7%
CA 84 East
5.47 mi · 5%
Isabel Avenue
4.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
00h 59m from Newark
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Newark and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Laguna?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Newark and 55.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Newark and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

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

RAIL

Manteca, CA

3 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

14 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
BUS

Tracy, California

15 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

15 mi away
949 East Channel St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 70.14 mi (112.88 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

A city in Alameda County, California.

Population49,699
Coordinates37.5296600, -122.0402400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.040105, 37.529754)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.73
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.86 $43.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.99 $45.98
Premium $6.24 $23.66 $47.32
Diesel $7.57 $28.68 $57.36

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Laguna. The current time is 19:52:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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