Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
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Trip from Laguna, CA to Cedar Ridge, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Cedar Ridge, CA
Moussa Idrissi
Trip Overview
This 107.5-mile drive from Laguna to Cedar Ridge in California is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 30 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes Farmington Road and the South Sacramento Freeway, transitioning to CA 49, offering a mixed driving experience. This trip is ideal for a focused day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward route connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region.
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
53.8 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 107.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 107.5-mile journey. Approximately 47% of the route involves highway driving, providing stretches of faster travel. However, you'll also encounter local roads, including a notable 34.7-mile segment on Farmington Road. This means the driving experience will vary, shifting between quicker highway cruising and more winding, potentially slower, local road navigation. The transition between these road types will shape the rhythm of your trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farmington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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
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~2m in
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Laguna Boulevard
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
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.
5
85 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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CA 108; CA 120
At end of road, turn left onto CA 108; CA 120
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Road | 34.7 mi | 46m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| CA 49 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| O'Byrnes Ferry Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| CA 108 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Longeway Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Kewin Mill Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Road
— 34.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Cedar Ridge, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 99
34 mi
·
39 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto CA 4
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
CA 4
10
At end of road, turn left onto CA 4
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Golden Gate Avenue
11
Continue on CA 4
35 mi
·
46 min
·
Farmington Road
12
Turn right onto E15
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on E15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
O'Byrnes Ferry Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto CA 108; CA 120
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 108; CA 120
15
Enter roundabout onto CA 49; CA 108
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
CA 49; CA 108
16
Continue on CA 49; CA 108
12 mi
·
17 min
·
CA 49; CA 108
17
Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Soulsbyville Road
18
Turn right onto Longeway Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Longeway Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Longeway Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Longeway Road
20
Turn right onto Big Hill Road
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
Big Hill Road
21
Turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kewin Mill Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto Kewin Mill Road
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kewin Mill Road
23
Turn left onto Estralita Drive
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Estralita Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Estralita Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 30 minute duration, this drive is best tackled in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. While only one planned stop is suggested, remember the longest stretch without a significant change is 34.7 miles on Farmington Road, so plan for a brief pause around that point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $25. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you can depart at your leisure, but starting earlier allows for a more relaxed pace and prevents arriving too late.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Ridge, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Laguna, 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 Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Farmington Road for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Laguna, CA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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
Arriving in Cedar Ridge, CA
The final approach into Cedar Ridge, 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 Cedar Ridge, 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
$14.60 one way
$29.20 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| premium | $4.15 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cedar Ridge, CA
Late night in Cedar Ridge on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
7 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
2h 30m 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 Cedar Ridge, CA covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Road, South Sacramento Freeway, CA 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 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 $14.60 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Cedar Ridge, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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