How far is Waterford, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Waterford, CA to Laguna, CA is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
76.17 mi
01h 36m
Flight
64.85 mi
104.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.85 mi
Kilometers
104.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.17 mi
Kilometers
122.59 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM PDT
Return by in Waterford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterford
2026-04-18T20:41
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterford
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
Kennedy
CA

35th president of the United States (1917-1963)

From Waterford
38.6 mi
00h 48m
To Laguna
37.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on E Street

    14 m · 4 sec · E Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bentley Street

    116 m · 19 sec · Bentley Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto F Street

    1017 ft · 25 sec · F Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yosemite Boulevard

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Yosemite Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto La Loma Avenue

    1705 ft · 36 sec · La Loma Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · La Loma Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue

    1881 ft · 38 sec · La Loma Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue

    1329 ft · 27 sec · La Loma Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Loma Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · La Loma Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto La Loma Avenue

    156 m · 12 sec · La Loma Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 19th Street

    527 ft · 12 sec · 19th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Downey Avenue

    1011 ft · 22 sec · Downey Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Needham Street

    1374 ft · 39 sec · Needham Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kansas Avenue Extension

    1280 ft · 38 sec · Kansas Avenue Extension

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    650 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right 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 Waterford and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Avenue Extension
60.5 mi · 79%
Yosemite Boulevard
11.7 mi · 15%
Laguna Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
La Loma Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Needham Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Bruceville Road
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Avenue Extension

Keep slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedy
00h 48m from Waterford
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waterford and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Kennedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Waterford and 37.5 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterford and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Kennedy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kennedy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

City of Lodi

Kennedy
Local government office,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Lodi City Animal Shelter

Lodi , CA
1345 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95242, United States
Rating 4.0/5 30 reviews City government office
City of Lodi Finance Department
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City of Lodi Finance Department

Lodi , CA
310 W Elm St, Lodi, CA 95240, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennedy.

RAIL

Stockton – San Joaquin Street

3 mi away
735 S. San Joaquin St
RAIL

Robert J. Cabral Station

4 mi away
949 East Channel St.
RAIL

Manteca, CA

15 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Lodi

23 mi away
24 South Sacramento Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 64.85 mi (104.37 km).

Waterford

#1 Waterford

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population8,944
Coordinates37.6413200, -120.7604800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: E Street (-120.760524, 37.641295)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $15.52
Round trip
$31.04
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.52 $31.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.32 $32.64
Premium $6.24 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $7.57 $20.36 $40.71

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 Waterford and Laguna. The current time is 20:41:37.

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.