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Trip from Acton, CA to Laguna, CA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

367 mi

591 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$84

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 40m ★
6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Acton, CA, CA

Acton, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

The drive from Acton, CA to Laguna, CA covers 367 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Golden State Freeway, Antelope Valley Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 285.8 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

183.5 miles from Acton, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 51m highway drive covering 367 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Golden State Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 285.8 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 285.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 367 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.7 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
16.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward Sand Canyon Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Sand Canyon Road
6
54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 5 / Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 North
7
362.4 mi into trip | ~6h 41m in

Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 506 Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
6
362.7 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard

Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 285.8 mi 5h 7m
Golden State Freeway 47.8 mi 54m
Antelope Valley Freeway 14.7 mi 15m
Newhall Ranch Road 5.8 mi 8m
Soledad Canyon Road 5.1 mi 8m
Elk Grove Boulevard 3 mi 5m
Crown Valley Road 1.5 mi 2m
Foulks Ranch Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 285.8 mi, about 5h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acton, CA and Laguna, CA.

1

Start on Gillespie Avenue

147 ft · 8 sec · Gillespie Avenue
2

Turn right onto Crown Valley Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crown Valley Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles
4

Merge onto CA 14

15 mi · 15 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 45 sec
Exit 9 Toward Sand Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road

5.1 mi · 8 min · Soledad Canyon Road
7

Turn right onto Valley Center Drive

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Valley Center Drive
8

At end of road, turn left onto Golden Valley Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Golden Valley Road
9

Continue on Newhall Ranch Road

5.8 mi · 8 min · Newhall Ranch Road
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5 North: Sacramento Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 5

26 mi · 29 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

22 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

226 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

26 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
15

Keep left at fork onto I 5

35 mi · 37 min · Westside Freeway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 506 Toward Elk Grove Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto E12

3.0 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
19

At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Laguna Park Drive
20

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
21

Turn left onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
22

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
23

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
24

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.5 miles from Acton, CA, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.5 miles or 3h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Acton, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Acton, CA

This is one driving day of about 367 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Acton, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 285.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 183.5 mi from Acton, CA · 3h 29m into the drive

city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

184 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bakersfield, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.5 miles from Acton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.8 miles.

Arriving in Laguna, CA

The final approach into Laguna, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laguna, CA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 25.3
View on nps.gov
César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 75.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$84.35 one way

$168.70 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $86.92 $173.85
premium $6.18 $89.25 $178.50
diesel $5.61 $81.03 $162.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$84

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.1 1 $38.54 $17.62
Efficient EV 91.8 1 $32.11 $14.68
EV Truck/SUV 146.8 1 $51.38 $23.49

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Acton, CA

Evening in Acton on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laguna, CA

Evening in Laguna on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 51m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Acton, CA to Laguna, CA covers 367 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Golden State Freeway, Antelope Valley Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.5 miles from Acton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 367 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.7 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Acton, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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