How far is Ridgemark, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Ridgemark, CA to Laguna, CA is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
148.61 mi
02h 34m
Flight
111.19 mi
178.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.19 mi
Kilometers
178.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.61 mi
Kilometers
239.16 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM PDT
Return by in Ridgemark
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgemark
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgemark
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
Patterson
CA

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

From Ridgemark
72.9 mi
01h 17m
To Laguna
75.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
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 Ridgemark and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgemark Drive

    73 m · 7 sec · Ridgemark Drive

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Ridgemark Drive

    1307 ft · 44 sec · Ridgemark Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pinnacles National Park Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pinnacles National Park Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto San Felipe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · San Felipe Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward San Felipe Road

    44 m · 3 sec · San Felipe Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto San Felipe Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · San Felipe Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    30.7 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Santa Nella, Gustine

    1402 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Santa Nella Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Santa Nella Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    38.5 mi · 41 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  18. 18

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  21. 21

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgemark 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
98.7 mi · 66%
Santa Nella Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 2%
San Felipe Road
2.97 mi · 2%
Pinnacles National Park Highway
2.28 mi · 2%
Airline Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
01h 17m from Ridgemark
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgemark 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 Ridgemark to Laguna?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Ridgemark and 75.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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

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

RAIL

Modesto station

29 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Denair station

30 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
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Tracy, CA

37 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard
RAIL

Manteca, CA

38 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgemark and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 111.19 mi (178.94 km).

Ridgemark

#1 Ridgemark

Census-designated place in San Benito County, California

Population3,016
Coordinates36.8124600, -121.3657700
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgemark Drive (-121.365733, 36.81245)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $30.23
Round trip
$60.46
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $30.23 $60.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.79 $63.57
Premium $6.24 $32.71 $65.43
Diesel $7.57 $39.65 $79.30

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 Ridgemark and Laguna. The current time is 21:17:37.

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.