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Trip from Laguna, CA to Pacifica, CA

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

114 mi

183 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

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 Pacifica, CA, CA

Pacifica, CA

Skyler Sion

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Laguna and Pacifica, this 114-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive as you transit through the Pacific Coast region. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. This drive is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed transit, as the route avoids highway travel entirely. It is a straightforward trek for anyone looking to reach their destination without the complexity of multi-day planning.

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

57 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads, meaning your focus will remain on the constant twists and turns of the pavement. Because the longest stretch on any single road—Mapleview Way—is 0 miles, you should prepare for a drive that requires frequent adjustments and constant attention to the road surface. The character of the trip is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. There are no long, straightaways here, just a consistent flow through the local landscape.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

473 ft -4 ft

Total Climb

1,169 ft

Total Descent

1,116 ft

Highest Point

473 ft

~109.2 mi in

Elevation Range

477 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 114 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: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

7
12.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, S...
7
12.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
8
99.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward US 101 South: San Jose

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward US 101 South: San Jose
8
102.2 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 South: Daly City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 280 South: Daly City
8
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | CA 1

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 1 toward CA 1 South: Pacifica

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47B Toward CA 1 South: Pacifica

Towns Along This Route

Between Laguna, CA and Pacifica, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.

Lake Tahoe

12.2 mi in | ~16m

San Francisco

91.3 mi in | ~1h 48m | via Eastshore Freeway

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 56.3 mi 1h 7m
Eastshore Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
South Sacramento Freeway 9.9 mi 11m
Capital City Freeway 5 mi 5m
John F Foran Freeway 4.2 mi 4m
Yolo Causeway 3.9 mi 4m
CA 1 3.6 mi 3m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 56.3 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Pacifica, 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

9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 50

5.0 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 80

3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 80

50 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 80

1.0 mi · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 80

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
17

Continue on I 80

3.4 mi · 3 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 80

14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit onto Eastshore Freeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway
Toward San Francisco Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto I 80

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn slight left onto I 80

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight left lane.
23

Continue on I 80

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Route 80
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24

Continue on I 80

0.8 mi · 1 min · Route 80
Exit 2A Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25

Continue on I 80

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Route 80
Exit 1A Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 80
Exit 1A Toward US 101 South: San Jose Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto US 101

2.0 mi · 3 min · James Lick Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 431 Toward I 280 South: Daly City Use the slight right lane.
29

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 280 South: Daly City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Merge onto I 280

4.2 mi · 4 min · John F Foran Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 280

1.7 mi · 1 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 1

3.6 mi · 3 min · CA 1
Exit 47B Toward CA 1 South: Pacifica Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on CA 1

1.9 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
Exit 505 Toward Sharp Park Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue

90 ft · 4 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
35

Arrive at destination

Reina del Mar Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a 2-hour and 18-minute drive without any mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because the entire route consists of local roads, your pace will be dictated by the turns; plan for a steady, hands-on driving experience rather than a quick sprint. Since you won't be relying on major highways, ensure your vehicle is prepped for a continuous, winding trek. A great way to manage this trip is to account for the $15 fuel cost before you leave, ensuring you are ready for the full 114-mile distance. Take advantage of the lack of required stops to maintain your own rhythm, but stay alert for the constant turns that define this specific path.

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 57 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pacifica, 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 114 miles and 2h 18m.

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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 56.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57 mi from Laguna, CA · 1h 8m into the drive

Downtown Richmond, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, CA

57 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

Richmond, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vallejo, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pacifica, CA

The final approach into Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, 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

$26.40 one way

$52.80 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $27.23 $54.45
premium $6.24 $28.02 $56.04
diesel $5.64 $25.33 $50.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.2 0 $11.97 $5.47
Efficient EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
EV Truck/SUV 45.6 0 $15.96 $7.30

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Laguna, CA

Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday

Local time

2:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Pacifica, CA

Afternoon in Pacifica on Sunday

Local time

2:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

46°F

Richmond, CA

57 mi in

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

12 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 18m 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 Pacifica, CA covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Eastshore Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57 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 $26.40 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 21 significant decision points across 114 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: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laguna, CA and Pacifica, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.

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