How far is Sausalito, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Sausalito, CA to Laguna, CA is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
105.15 mi
01h 50m
Flight
69.53 mi
111.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.53 mi
Kilometers
111.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.15 mi
Kilometers
169.23 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM PDT
Return by in Sausalito
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sausalito
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sausalito
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
Fairfield
CA

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Sausalito
50.1 mi
00h 55m
To Laguna
55 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Sausalito and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    21 m · 11 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridgeway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridgeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 North: Eureka

    1637 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Redwood Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge

    845 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge

    724 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge

    82 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East

    1740 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Parkway, Point Richmond

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Frontage Road

    1574 ft · 28 sec · Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Castro Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Richmond Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento

    1346 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  33. 33

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sausalito 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.2 mi · 48%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 7%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 5%
Richmond Parkway
5.41 mi · 5%
John T. Knox Freeway
5.27 mi · 5%
Redwood Highway
4.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 55m from Sausalito
Leave By
2:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Sausalito 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 Sausalito to Laguna?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Sausalito and 55 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 2:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

21 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

23 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

27 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sausalito and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 69.53 mi (111.9 km).

Sausalito

#1 Sausalito

City in Marin County, California, United States

Population7,094
Coordinates37.8590900, -122.4852500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-122.485065, 37.858993)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.81
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.40 $42.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.50 $45.01
Premium $6.24 $23.16 $46.32
Diesel $7.57 $28.07 $56.15

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 Sausalito and Laguna. The current time is 19:28:35.

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.