How far is Pollock Pines, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Pollock Pines, CA to Laguna, CA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
59.93 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51 mi
82.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51 mi
Kilometers
82.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.44 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM PDT
Return by in Pollock Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pollock Pines
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pollock Pines
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
El Dorado Hills
CA

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

From Pollock Pines
30.9 mi
00h 36m
To Laguna
29 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pollock Pines and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Drive

    44 m · 11 sec · Laurel Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pony Express Trail

    2928 ft · 1 min · Pony Express Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sly Park Road

    157 m · 13 sec · Sly Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    779 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    50.1 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howe Avenue

    2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Power Inn Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Calvine Road

    790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard

    2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · November Drive

  14. 14

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sly Park Road
50.3 mi · 84%
Power Inn Road
6.51 mi · 11%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 5%
Pony Express Trail
0.55 mi · 1%
Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.52 mi · 1%
Howe Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sly Park Road

Merge slight right

50.1 mi · 00h 59m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Dorado Hills
00h 36m from Pollock Pines
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pollock Pines and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pollock Pines to Laguna?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

El Dorado Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Pollock Pines and 29 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.17 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pollock Pines and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near El Dorado Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Dorado Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

City of Folsom Solid Waste

Folsom , CA
1300 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City government office,Waste management service
Sunrise Recreation and Park District
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Citrus Heights , CA
7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States
Rating 3.9/5 22 reviews City government office
Roseville Police Department
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Roseville Police Department

Roseville , CA
1051 Junction Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Rating 3.8/5 37 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Dorado Hills.

RAIL

Rocklin

18 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Roseville station

19 mi away
201 Pacific Street
RAIL

Auburn

24 mi away
277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St.
BUS

Placerville, California

25 mi away
Mosquito Rd. and Clay St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pollock Pines and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 51 mi (82.07 km).

Pollock Pines

#1 Pollock Pines

Census designated place

Population6,871
Coordinates38.7615800, -120.5861100
Altitude1198
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel Drive (-120.586447, 38.761407)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $12.17
Round trip
$24.35
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.17 $24.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $6.24 $13.17 $26.35
Diesel $7.57 $15.97 $31.93

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 Pollock Pines and Laguna. The current time is 22:10:09.

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.