Origin
Brentwood, CA
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, Second Street, O'Hara Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Brentwood, CA
Full guide →Founded 1837
Brentwood is an affluent, suburban city in eastern Contra Costa County, California with a popular downtown for visitors coming from the Sacramento Valley to the county. It serves as one of the eastern gateways to the East Bay, along with Livermore. Many in the city are commuters.
Top landmarks
- • Stone House of John Marsh — historic stone house in Contra Costa County, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 54.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Second Street | — | — |
| O'Hara Avenue | — | — |
| Sand Creek Road | — | — |
| CA 4 West | — | — |
| CA 160 North | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Victory Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Brentwood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on Second Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Street
4
Continue on O'Hara Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Hara Avenue
5
Turn left onto Sand Creek Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sand Creek Road
6
Take the ramp right toward CA 4 West: Martinez
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 4 West: Martinez
7
Merge slight left
3.2 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 160 North: Rio Vista, Sacramento
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 160 North: Rio Vista, Sacramento
9
Continue straight
17 mi
·
23 min
10
Turn straight onto River Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
11
Turn left onto Victory Highway
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
12
Continue on Victory Highway
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Victory Highway
13
Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge
463 ft
·
55 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
14
Turn left onto River Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
15
Turn right onto Twin Cities Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
16
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Westside Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Laguna Park Drive
22
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seasons Drive
23
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
25
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Brentwood, CA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Brentwood, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.96 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Morning in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
7:00 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.
Road read
1h 13m 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 Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, Second Street, O'Hara Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Brentwood, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.48 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.
The drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brentwood, 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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