Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
8:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Jamestown, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
91.5 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Jamestown, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Jamestown, CA covers 91.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farmington Road, South Sacramento Freeway, O'Byrnes Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on Farmington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.03 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
45.7 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 2h 1m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Laguna, CA to Jamestown, CA covers 91.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 1m drive. You will face about 13 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 13 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
|
~5m in
|
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
|
~1h 51m in
|
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 |
| O'Byrnes Ferry Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| CA 108 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| CA 49 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Golden Gate Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Road
— 34.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Jamestown, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 49; CA 108
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Seco Street
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Seco Street
19
Arrive at destination
Seco Street
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 45.7 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, 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.
+
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 91.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 45.7 mi from Laguna, CA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, CA
The final approach into Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, 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
$21.03 one way
$42.06 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| premium | $6.18 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Jamestown, CA
Evening in Jamestown on Thursday
Local time
8:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
2h 1m 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 Jamestown, CA covers 91.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Road, South Sacramento Freeway, O'Byrnes Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $21.03 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 straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 13 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 Jamestown, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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