How far is South San Jose Hills, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from South San Jose Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is about 400.6 miles (644.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
400.62 mi
06h 39m
Flight
362.21 mi
582.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from South San Jose Hills.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.21 mi
Kilometers
582.92 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.62 mi
Kilometers
644.73 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM PDT
Return by in South San Jose Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South San Jose Hills
2026-04-19T08:37
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South San Jose Hills
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From South San Jose Hills
198.8 mi
03h 19m
To Laguna
201.8 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South San Jose Hills and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South San Jose Hills and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on La Puente Road

    781 ft · 40 sec · La Puente Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vidalia Avenue

    994 ft · 44 sec · Vidalia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Jeannie Drive

    156 m · 30 sec · Jeannie Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Giano Avenue

    1177 ft · 44 sec · Giano Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Valley Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hurley Street

    1447 ft · 37 sec · Hurley Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway

    2475 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    3143 ft · 41 sec · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento

    801 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento

    1998 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  25. 25

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  28. 28

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South San Jose Hills and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
286 mi · 71%
Golden State Freeway
49.3 mi · 12%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 9%
Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 4%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
South Azusa Avenue
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
362.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 19m from South San Jose Hills
Leave By
10:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South San Jose Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South San Jose Hills to Laguna?

The road trip is about 400.6 miles (644.7 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.8 miles from South San Jose Hills and 201.8 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.57 one way or $163.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South San Jose Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South San Jose Hills and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 362.21 mi (582.92 km).

South San Jose Hills

#1 South San Jose Hills

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population20,551
Coordinates34.0127900, -117.9047800
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: La Puente Road (-117.904588, 34.012618)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 645 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.14 gal
53.51 L · about $81.57
Round trip
$163.15
28.28 gal · 107.02 L
Estimated CO2
125.7 kg one way
Round trip: 251.3 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $81.57 $163.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $85.77 $171.55
Premium $6.24 $88.28 $176.55
Diesel $7.57 $107.00 $213.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South San Jose Hills and Laguna. The current time is 08:37:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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