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Trip from Laguna, CA to Fairview, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Downtown Fairview, CA, CA

Fairview, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Laguna, CA to Fairview, CA covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.88 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.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 95.2 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near J8 / Franklin Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | J8 / Franklin Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward Castro Valley Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 37 Toward Castro Valley Boulevard
6
93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Kelly Street

Turn left onto Kelly Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
94.9 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | Fairview Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 45.4 mi 49m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway 27.2 mi 31m
Robert T. Monagan Freeway 13.9 mi 15m
Franklin Boulevard 2.3 mi 4m
Hood Franklin Road 1.2 mi 2m
Elk Grove Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Foulks Ranch Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Kelly Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 45.4 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Fairview, 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 · 28 sec · November Drive
4

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Seasons Drive
5

Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
6

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
7

Turn right onto E12

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
8

Turn left onto J8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto J8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Merge onto I 5

45 mi · 49 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 205

14 mi · 15 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14

Continue on I 580

18 mi · 20 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 580

9.2 mi · 10 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 37 Toward Castro Valley Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto East Castro Valley Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Castro Valley Boulevard
18

Turn left onto Grove Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grove Way
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto Kelly Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kelly Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto Maud Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maud Avenue
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto D Street

185 ft · 5 sec · D Street
23

Turn slight right onto Fairview Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Fairview Avenue
24

Enter roundabout onto Fairview Avenue

92 ft · 2 sec · Fairview Avenue
25

Continue on Fairview Avenue

126 ft · 8 sec · Fairview Avenue
26

Turn left onto Jelincic Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Jelincic Drive
27

Continue on Jelincic Drive

100 ft · 4 sec · Jelincic Drive
28

Continue on Jelincic Drive

0.1 mi · 40 sec · Jelincic Drive
29

Arrive at destination

2 ft · 0 sec · Jelincic Drive

Trip Plan

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 47.6 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 21 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 57m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laguna, CA

This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from Laguna, CA · 57m into the drive

city in Alameda County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livermore, CA

48 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

Stockton, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lathrop, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview, CA

The final approach into Fairview, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 92
Park Closure: Hyde Street Pier Closure
Caution: Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 92
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 92
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.88 one way

$43.76 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $22.55 $45.10
premium $6.18 $23.15 $46.30
diesel $5.61 $21.02 $42.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81
EV Truck/SUV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Afternoon in Laguna on Thursday

Local time

3:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, CA

Afternoon in Fairview on Thursday

Local time

3:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 56m 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 Fairview, CA covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan 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 47.6 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 $21.88 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 95.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Fairview, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.

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