Origin
Laguna, CA
Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Auburn, CA
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Auburn, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Laguna to Auburn, you are looking at a 45.7-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. Since this is a short trip, it serves perfectly as an easy day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive. With a modest fuel budget of only $6, it is an incredibly affordable way to get from one point to the other. Both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the environment familiar throughout the transit. This route is straightforward, making it a stress-free option for those who prefer to keep their travel simple and local.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.8 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway driving. Because you will be navigating local roads, there is no long-haul stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Mapleview Way. You should prepare for constant maneuvering through turns rather than settling in for a long cruise. The journey requires your full attention behind the wheel due to the technical nature of the local streets. This is strictly a surface-road experience, so you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace as you transition between these three main roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan S. Hart Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Alan S. Hart Freeway and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 45.7 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Laguna Boulevard
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 119A
Toward Maple Street
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Maple Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Capital City Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Auburn, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bond Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
9
Merge onto CA 99
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 80
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 80
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
349 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 119A
Toward Maple Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right
75 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is short and direct, you have total flexibility in your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for intermediate stops, as the entire trip is less than an hour, meaning you can easily push through without a break. Keep a close eye on your navigation when switching between Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you are distracted. Since the fuel cost is estimated at just $6, you can comfortably fill up before you leave and reach your destination without needing to hunt for a gas station along the way. Use the brevity of this 45.7-mile trip to your advantage by planning your arrival time around your specific needs in Auburn.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.8 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 45.7 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laguna, 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 Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 45.7 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Alan S. Hart Freeway for about 16.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Laguna, CA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, CA
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.58 one way
$21.17 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| premium | $6.24 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Auburn, CA
Afternoon in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Laguna, CA to Auburn, CA covers 45.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan S. Hart Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway, Capital City 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 22.8 miles from Laguna, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.58 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 45.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Auburn, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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