How far is Studio City, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Studio City, CA to Laguna, CA is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.9 miles (547 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 05h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Studio City and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Studio City and Laguna.
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Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oxnard Street
958 ft · 27 sec · Oxnard Street
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Take the ramp right toward CA 170 North: Hollywood Freeway
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left 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 Studio City and Laguna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Studio City and Sunny near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Studio City to Laguna?
The road trip is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Studio City and 182.8 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.9 miles (547 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.23 one way or $154.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Studio City and Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Studio City and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 339.9 mi (547.02 km).
#1 Studio City
Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1486200, -118.3964700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $77.23 | $154.47 |
| Mid-grade | $6.22 | $80.01 | $160.03 |
| Premium | $6.42 | $82.64 | $165.28 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $104.94 | $209.88 |
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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