Origin
Greenville, CA
Evening in Greenville on Thursday
Local time
7:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
159.7 mi
257 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
The drive from Greenville, CA to Laguna, CA covers 159.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Feather River Highway, CA 70, Ann Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on Feather River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from Greenville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 159.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 159.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 109 miles in near CA 70.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 159.7 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 109 miles (CA 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenville, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward San Francisco and Fresno.
San Francisco
Fresno
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Highway | 80.1 mi | 1h 48m |
| CA 70 | 30.2 mi | 36m |
| Ann Street | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| E Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, CA and Laguna, CA.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto CA 89
At end of road, turn right onto CA 70
Turn straight onto CA 70
Continue on CA 70
Continue on CA 70
Turn right onto 5th Street
Turn left onto CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
Merge onto CA 99
Continue on CA 99
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 35 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenville, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Greenville, CA
This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 3h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Greenville, CA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Greenville, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Feather River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.71 one way
$73.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $37.83 | $75.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $38.84 | $77.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Greenville on Thursday
Local time
7:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
7:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
53°F
Paradise, CA
80 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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