How far is North Edwards, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA is about 358.6 miles (577.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308 miles (495.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.58 mi
05h 55m
Flight
307.97 mi
495.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.97 mi
Kilometers
495.63 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.58 mi
Kilometers
577.08 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM PDT
Return by in North Edwards
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Edwards
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Edwards
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Selma
CA

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From North Edwards
172.4 mi
02h 57m
To Laguna
186.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Edwards and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Bellaire Avenue

    901 ft · 45 sec · Bellaire Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clay Mine Road

    1 km · 2 min · Clay Mine Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mojave-Barstow Highway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue

    1161 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

    136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden State Avenue

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  17. 17

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  25. 25

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Edwards and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
113 mi · 32%
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 24%
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 15%
Old U.S. Route 99E
35.2 mi · 10%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 6%
Mojave-Barstow Highway
14.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
308 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
02h 57m from North Edwards
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Edwards and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Edwards to Laguna?

The road trip is about 358.6 miles (577.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from North Edwards and 186.2 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 308 miles (495.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.98 one way or $145.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Edwards and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

RAIL

Fresno station

24 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Hanford station

27 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

31 mi away
30435 Road 68
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

34 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Edwards and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 307.97 mi (495.63 km).

North Edwards

#1 North Edwards

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population1,058
Coordinates35.0166400, -117.8328400
Altitude699
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellaire Avenue (-117.832845, 35.016899)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.9 L · about $72.98
Round trip
$145.96
25.3 gal · 95.8 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $72.98 $145.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $76.73 $153.47
Premium $6.24 $78.97 $157.95
Diesel $7.57 $95.72 $191.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Edwards and Laguna. The current time is 01:21:12.

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.