How far is Scotts Valley, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Scotts Valley, CA to Laguna, CA is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
134.29 mi
02h 25m
Flight
100.01 mi
160.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.01 mi
Kilometers
160.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.29 mi
Kilometers
216.12 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 PM PDT
Return by in Scotts Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotts Valley
2026-04-16T09:58
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scotts Valley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Scotts Valley
67.1 mi
01h 12m
To Laguna
67.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NNW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scotts Valley and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scotts Valley and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Scotts Valley Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Scotts Valley Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granite Creek Road

    1292 ft · 34 sec · Granite Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    874 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway

    20.9 mi · 28 min · Santa Cruz Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  22. 22

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  25. 25

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scotts Valley 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 35%
Santa Cruz Highway
32.4 mi · 24%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 11%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 10%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 7%
CA 84 East
5.47 mi · 4%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tracy
01h 12m from Scotts Valley
Leave By
1:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scotts Valley and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scotts Valley to Laguna?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 67.1 miles from Scotts Valley and 67.2 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.35 one way or $54.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scotts Valley and Mostly Clear 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 Scotts Valley and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 100.01 mi (160.95 km).

Scotts Valley

#1 Scotts Valley

City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States

Population11,995
Coordinates37.0510600, -122.0146800
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Scotts Valley Drive (-122.014681, 37.051044)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $27.35
Round trip
$54.69
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.35 $54.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.75 $57.51
Premium $6.24 $29.59 $59.18
Diesel $7.57 $35.87 $71.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scotts Valley and Laguna. The current time is 09:58:40.

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.