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

The driving distance from North Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is about 357.5 miles (575.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.56 mi
05h 50m
Flight
332.16 mi
534.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
332.16 mi
Kilometers
534.56 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.56 mi
Kilometers
575.43 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM PDT
Return by in North Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hills
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hills
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
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From North Hills
178.5 mi
02h 55m
To Laguna
179 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodley Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Woodley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nordhoff Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Nordhoff Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 405 North: San Diego Freeway North

    1155 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  15. 15

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  18. 18

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hills 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 80%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
San Diego Freeway
5.69 mi · 2%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Nordhoff Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
332.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
02h 55m from North Hills
Leave By
5:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Hills and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.5 miles (575.4 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from North Hills and 179 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.01 one way or $158.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

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

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hills and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 332.16 mi (534.56 km).

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#1 North Hills

Situated in the north-central San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this community sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.2363900, -118.4847200
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodley Avenue (-118.485077, 34.236392)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.76 L · about $79.01
Round trip
$158.03
25.24 gal · 95.52 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $79.01 $158.03
Mid-grade $6.50 $82.02 $164.03
Premium $6.69 $84.42 $168.83
Diesel $8.41 $106.17 $212.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hills and Laguna. The current time is 11:28:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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