How far is Seacliff, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Seacliff, CA to Laguna, CA is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
145.48 mi
02h 44m
Flight
103.53 mi
166.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.53 mi
Kilometers
166.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.48 mi
Kilometers
234.12 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM PDT
Return by in Seacliff
Thu, Oct 15, 5:46 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seacliff
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seacliff
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
Livermore
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Seacliff
72.6 mi
01h 22m
To Laguna
72.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coates Drive

    23 m · 5 sec · Coates Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beachgate Way

    82 m · 15 sec · Beachgate Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seacliff Drive

    842 ft · 34 sec · Seacliff Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Park Drive

    1653 ft · 35 sec · State Park Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    920 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Cabrillo Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose, Oakland

    2245 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santa Cruz Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · Santa Cruz Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton

    2679 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 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 Seacliff 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
46.8 mi · 32%
Santa Cruz Highway
37.8 mi · 26%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14.6 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 9%
I 680 North
9.03 mi · 6%
Cabrillo Highway
5.97 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livermore
01h 22m from Seacliff
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seacliff and Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seacliff to Laguna?

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Livermore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Seacliff and 72.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seacliff and Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Livermore

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

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

BUS

Livermore, California

4 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

5 mi away
575 South Vasco Road
RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

10 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

12 mi away
5801 Owens Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seacliff and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 103.53 mi (166.61 km).

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#1 Seacliff

Situated on the coastal bluffs of Santa Cruz County along Monterey Bay, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 108 feet.

Population0
Coordinates36.9741200, -121.9157900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Coates Drive (-121.915751, 36.97406)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.24
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $32.12 $64.24
Mid-grade $6.50 $33.34 $66.68
Premium $6.69 $34.31 $68.63
Diesel $8.41 $43.16 $86.32

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seacliff and Laguna. The current time is 12:18:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.