How far is Trinidad, CA from Miranda, CA?

The driving distance from Trinidad, CA to Miranda, CA is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.91 mi
01h 43m
Flight
59.39 mi
95.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.39 mi
Kilometers
95.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.91 mi
Kilometers
130.22 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miranda
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM PDT
Return by in Trinidad
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinidad
2026-04-18T08:13
Arrive Miranda
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinidad
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
Fortuna
CA

City in the United States of America

From Trinidad
40.5 mi
00h 51m
To Miranda
40.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Trinidad Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Saturday
Using McKinleyville as the closest live forecast in the Humboldt County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Trinidad and Miranda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trinidad and Miranda.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    2 m · 2 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Trinity Street

    599 ft · 17 sec · Trinity Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1035 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    702 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    21.3 mi · 26 min · Redwood Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    52.2 mi · 1 hr · Redwood Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Miranda, French Road, Phillipsville

    970 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto French Road

    80 m · 7 sec · French Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Hills Road

    2097 ft · 49 sec · Maple Hills Road

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Giants

  13. 13

    Turn right onto School Road

    795 ft · 36 sec · School Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Orchard Lane

    103 m · 15 sec · Orchard Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trinidad and Miranda.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
73.7 mi · 91%
Broadway Street
2.95 mi · 4%
Avenue of the Giants
1.55 mi · 2%
4th Street
1.55 mi · 2%
Maple Hills Road
0.4 mi
Main Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

52.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortuna
00h 51m from Trinidad
Leave By
3:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain leaving Trinidad and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trinidad to Miranda?

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Fortuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Trinidad and 40.5 miles from Miranda.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.50 one way or $33.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain around Trinidad and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.

Stop Ideas Near Fortuna

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

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

BUS

Fortuna, California

719 South Fortuna Blvd
BUS

Rio Dell-Scotia, California

14 mi away
100 Main Street
BUS

Eureka, California

23 mi away
Sixth and C Sts.
BUS

Arcata (Transit Center), California

31 mi away
925 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trinidad and Miranda. Straight-line distance: 59.39 mi (95.58 km).

Trinidad

#1 Trinidad

Seaside city in Humboldt County, California, USA

Population358
Coordinates41.0592900, -124.1431200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Miranda

Miranda is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2345900, -123.8236500
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Trinidad (-124.14312, 41.05929)
End: Miranda (-123.82365, 40.23459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $16.50
Round trip
$33.00
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $16.50 $33.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $6.24 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $7.57 $21.64 $43.28

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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There is no time difference between Trinidad and Miranda. The current time is 08:13:29.

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.