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Trip from August, CA to Laguna, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

35.5 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

Downtown August, CA, CA

August, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

The drive from August, CA to Laguna, CA covers 35.5 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CA 99, Laguna Boulevard, Waterloo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 44m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Laguna Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on CA 99.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Laguna Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Waterloo Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Waterloo Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Waterloo Road

Turn left onto Waterloo Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | CA 99

Merge onto CA 99

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 287 Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
5
35.4 mi into trip | ~44m in | Mapleview Way

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

Navigation decision point

5
35.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | Fall Breeze Court

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 31.8 mi 36m
Laguna Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Waterloo Road 0.9 mi 1m
Bruceville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Seasons Drive 0.3 mi <1m
North Filbert Street 0.1 mi <1m
November Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Fall Breeze Court <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 31.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Filbert Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Filbert Street
2

Turn left onto Waterloo Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Waterloo Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
4

Merge onto CA 99

32 mi · 36 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 287 Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
9

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
10

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
11

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
12

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.16 one way

$16.32 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $8.41 $16.82
premium $6.18 $8.63 $17.27
diesel $5.61 $7.84 $15.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

August, CA

Morning in August on Friday

Local time

8:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laguna, CA

Morning in Laguna on Friday

Local time

8:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

44m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from August, CA to Laguna, CA covers 35.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CA 99, Laguna Boulevard, Waterloo Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from August, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Waterloo Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from August, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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