Drive or Fly: North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BUR–SMF. At 358 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 55m
Distance
358.6 mi
Total Cost
$114
CO2
145 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 45m
37m in the air
Air Distance
308 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
79 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BUR and SMF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 55m | 4h 45m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $114 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 145 kg CO2 | 79 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via CA 99, CA 58, CA 204; CA 99 BUS
via I 5, CA 138, CA 14
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.