How far is Piedmont, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Piedmont, CA to Laguna, CA is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
83.69 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.23 mi
96.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.23 mi
Kilometers
96.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.68 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Return by in Piedmont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Oakley
CA

A city in Contra Costa County, California.

From Piedmont
41.8 mi
00h 50m
To Laguna
41.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Moraga Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Moraga Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 13 North: Berkeley

    154 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Warren Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Warren Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 24 East: Walnut Creek, Concord

    1604 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    150 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grove Shafter Freeway

    1955 ft · 30 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Grove Shafter Freeway

    874 ft · 13 sec · Grove Shafter Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Caldecott Tunnel

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Caldecott Tunnel

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Victory Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge

    141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Twin Cities Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  26. 26

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  29. 29

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 242 North
18.9 mi · 23%
CA 160
18.2 mi · 22%
Caldecott Tunnel
9.82 mi · 12%
Victory Highway
8.22 mi · 10%
Westside Freeway
8.13 mi · 10%
Twin Cities Road
4.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CA 160

Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakley
00h 50m from Piedmont
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piedmont 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 Piedmont to Laguna?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Oakley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Piedmont and 41.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.02 one way or $34.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakley

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

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

RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

9 mi away
100 I Street
BUS

Rio Vista, CA

18 mi away
28 South Front Street
RAIL

Livermore, CA

33 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
BUS

Livermore, California

33 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 60.23 mi (96.93 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in California

Population11,335
Coordinates37.8243700, -122.2316300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Magnolia Avenue (-122.231604, 37.824345)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $17.02
Round trip
$34.04
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.02 $34.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $6.24 $18.42 $36.83
Diesel $7.57 $22.32 $44.65

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 Piedmont and Laguna. The current time is 00:54:29.

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.