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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 50m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Pine Street
21 m · 11 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Bridgeway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridgeway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 North: Eureka
1637 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge
845 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge
724 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge
82 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East
1740 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
5.3 mi · 7 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Parkway, Point Richmond
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Frontage Road
1574 ft · 28 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn straight onto Castro Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Castro Street
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Parkway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Richmond Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento
1346 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
2281 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
1505 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn right onto November Drive
541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Suisun–Fairfield station
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sausalito and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 69.53 mi (111.9 km).
#1 Sausalito
City in Marin County, California, United States
| Population | 7,094 |
| Coordinates | 37.8590900, -122.4852500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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