How far is West Hollywood, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from West Hollywood, CA to Laguna, CA is about 371 miles (597.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hollywood and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood and Laguna.
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Start on North Fairfax Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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Continue on North Fairfax Avenue
762 ft · 29 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on North Highland Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cahuenga Boulevard West
778 ft · 18 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pilgrimage Bridge
114 m · 17 sec · Pilgrimage Bridge
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Turn left onto Cahuenga Boulevard East
36 m · 3 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 North: Hollywood Freeway, Ventura
1362 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 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 West Hollywood 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.
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.
Sunny leaving West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood to Laguna?
The road trip is about 371 miles (597.1 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from West Hollywood and 185.7 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 $75.52 one way or $151.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hollywood and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain 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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Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hollywood and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 344.41 mi (554.27 km).
#1 West Hollywood
City in California
| Population | 35,111 |
| Coordinates | 34.0900100, -118.3617400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $5.77 | $75.52 | $151.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $79.40 | $158.81 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $81.72 | $163.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $99.05 | $198.10 |
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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