How far is Point Arena, CA from Fort Bragg, CA?
The driving distance from Point Arena, CA to Fort Bragg, CA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Arena and Fort Bragg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Arena and Fort Bragg.
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Start on Port Road
55 m · 13 sec · Port Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1005 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
2688 ft · 45 sec · School Street
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Continue on Shoreline Highway
23.9 mi · 40 min · Shoreline Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway
17.7 mi · 29 min · Shoreline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shoreline Highway
38 m · 2 sec · Shoreline Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Shoreline Highway
2801 ft · 47 sec · Shoreline Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Laurel Street
61 m · 16 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Arena and Fort Bragg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Shoreline Highway
Continue on Shoreline Highway
23.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Point Arena and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Fort Bragg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Arena to Fort Bragg?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Willits is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Point Arena and 22.4 miles from Fort Bragg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Arena and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Fort Bragg.
Stop Ideas Near Willits
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willits.
Willits, California
Laytonville, California
Ukiah, California
Leggett, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Arena and Fort Bragg. Straight-line distance: 37.58 mi (60.48 km).
#1 Point Arena
City in California, USA
| Population | 453 |
| Coordinates | 38.9088000, -123.6930700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-123.805222, 39.445719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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