Origin
Brentwood, CA
Morning in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
9:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
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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 22m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA is 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m via CA 160, Victory Highway, and Westside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that keeps you within California's Pacific Coast region for its entirety. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning between different types of roads as you make your way south. It's a relatively short journey, making it ideal for a relaxed day trip or a quick transit between these two points without extensive planning.
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 22m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 54% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like CA 160, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 17.5 miles. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from more open highway speeds to potentially more varied road conditions as you navigate through different sections. The journey isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a blend that requires attention to changing speed limits and road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward CA 4 West: Martinez
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CA 4 West: Martinez
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 4
Merge onto CA 4
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CA 160 North: Rio Vista, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward CA 160 North: Rio Vista, Sacramento
7
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 160 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Victory Highway | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Westside Freeway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CA 4 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Sand Creek Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CA 160
— 17.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Brentwood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Brentwood Boulevard
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on Second Street
0.1 mi
·
18 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
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward CA 4 West: Martinez
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto CA 4
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 30
Toward CA 160 North: Rio Vista, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 160
17 mi
·
23 min
·
CA 160
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto CA 160
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
11
Turn left onto CA 160
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
12
Continue on CA 160
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Victory Highway
13
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
55 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
14
Turn left onto E13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
15
Turn right onto E13
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
17
Merge onto I 5
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Westside Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 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
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
24
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
25
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
26
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Brentwood, CA · 39m 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 26.8 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
$12.32 one way
$24.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
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
9:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
WSW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 160, Victory Highway, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 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 $12.32 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 53.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brentwood, CA to Laguna, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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