Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
7:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Linden, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Linden, CA
Aziz Hasan AY
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Linden, CA covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Sacramento Freeway, North Jack Tone Road, East Victor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on South Sacramento Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Laguna, CA to Linden, CA covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Sacramento Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): 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
|
~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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November Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| North Jack Tone Road | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| East Victor Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| CA 26 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| CA 12 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brandt Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Linden, 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
21 mi
·
24 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CA 12 East: Victor
10
At end of road, turn right onto CA 12
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Victor Road
11
Turn left onto CA 12; CA 88
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
CA 12; CA 88
12
Turn right onto Brandt Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brandt Road
13
Turn right onto J5
10 mi
·
17 min
·
North Jack Tone Road
14
Turn left onto CA 26
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
CA 26
15
Turn left onto North Mill Street
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mill Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Mill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Laguna, CA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 Linden, CA
The final approach into Linden, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Linden, CA
Evening in Linden on Thursday
Local time
7:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
NNW 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:28PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:28PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Linden, CA covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sacramento Freeway, North Jack Tone Road, East Victor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 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 $10.14 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 44.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Linden, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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