How far is North Fair Oaks, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from North Fair Oaks, CA to Laguna, CA is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.15 mi
02h 19m
Flight
77.79 mi
125.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.79 mi
Kilometers
125.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.93 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 PM PDT
Return by in North Fair Oaks
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fair Oaks
2026-04-18T13:30
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fair Oaks
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
Tracy
CA

The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.

From North Fair Oaks
58.3 mi
01h 09m
To Laguna
57.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fair Oaks and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Encina Avenue

    747 ft · 38 sec · Encina Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Drive

    784 ft · 41 sec · Oak Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Benito Avenue

    1399 ft · 52 sec · San Benito Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue

    1653 ft · 1 min · Fair Oaks Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marsh Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marsh Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bayfront Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dumbarton Bridge

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Dumbarton Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Decoto Road

    688 ft · 17 sec · Decoto Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Nimitz Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Nimitz Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Downtown, Jackson Street

    526 ft · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Downtown, California State University East Bay Hayward Campus

    648 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on CA 92 East: Downtown, California State University East Bay Hayward Campus

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jackson Street

    1005 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · A Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1451 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  32. 32

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  35. 35

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fair Oaks 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 40%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.2 mi · 24%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 13%
Dumbarton Bridge
6.82 mi · 6%
Nimitz Freeway
6.02 mi · 5%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 3%
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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 09m from North Fair Oaks
Leave By
1:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Fair Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Fair Oaks to Laguna?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from North Fair Oaks and 57.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fair Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Tracy

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

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

BUS

Tracy, California

3 mi away
725 West Clover Road
RAIL

Tracy, CA

5 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

16 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

26 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fair Oaks and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 77.79 mi (125.19 km).

North Fair Oaks

#1 North Fair Oaks

Census designated place

Population14,687
Coordinates37.4743800, -122.1966300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Encina Avenue (-122.196823, 37.474466)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.31
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.65 $47.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.87 $49.74
Premium $6.24 $25.60 $51.19
Diesel $7.57 $31.02 $62.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Fair Oaks and Laguna. The current time is 13:30:34.

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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.