How far is Redwood City, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Redwood City, CA to Laguna, CA is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
121.4 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.35 mi
126.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.35 mi
Kilometers
126.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.4 mi
Kilometers
195.38 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 AM PDT
Return by in Redwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redwood City
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redwood City
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 Redwood City
58.7 mi
01h 05m
To Laguna
62.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
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 Redwood City and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redwood City and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    146 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    96 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Arch Street

    63 m · 13 sec · Arch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brewster Avenue

    2505 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard

    1731 ft · 41 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Whipple Avenue

    809 ft · 28 sec · Whipple Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco

    987 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 92 West, CA 92 East: Half Moon Bay, Hayward, San Mateo Bridge

    650 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 92 East: Hayward, San Mateo Bridge

    1683 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway

    13.2 mi · 16 min · J Arthur Younger Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Foothill Boulevard

    2503 ft · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto A Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · A Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2669 ft · 59 sec · Redwood Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    1451 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

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

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 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 Redwood City 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 39%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.2 mi · 23%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 12%
J Arthur Younger Freeway
13.2 mi · 11%
Bayshore Freeway
4.89 mi · 4%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 05m from Redwood City
Leave By
2:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redwood City 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 Redwood City to Laguna?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 58.7 miles from Redwood City and 62.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 2:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redwood City 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 Redwood City and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 78.35 mi (126.1 km).

Redwood City

#1 Redwood City

A city in San Mateo County, California.

Population85,925
Coordinates37.4852200, -122.2363500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.236767, 37.484919)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $24.69
Round trip
$49.38
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.69 $49.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.96 $51.92
Premium $6.24 $26.72 $53.44
Diesel $7.57 $32.39 $64.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Redwood City and Laguna. The current time is 22:34:27.

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.