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Trip from Laguna, CA to Parkway, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Downtown Parkway, CA, CA

Parkway, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Laguna, CA to Parkway, CA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 13m 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, Laguna Boulevard, Florin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on South Sacramento Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 13m highway drive covering 9.2 miles, with most of the trip on South Sacramento Freeway and Laguna Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.8 miles on South Sacramento Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 5.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and Laguna Boulevard. 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mapleview Way

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
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.
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Florin Road West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 293B Toward Florin Road West

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Laguna, CA to Parkway, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Florin Road West along the way.

Florin Road West

8.1 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Sacramento Freeway 5.8 mi 6m
Laguna Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Florin Road 0.8 mi 1m
Seasons Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Bruceville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Bond Road 0.2 mi <1m
November Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Fall Breeze Court <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Sacramento Freeway — 5.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.8 mi · 6 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 293B Toward Florin Road West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Florin Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Florin Road
12

Continue on Florin Road

279 ft · 16 sec · Florin Road
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

Florin Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.11 one way

$4.23 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $2.18 $4.36
premium $6.18 $2.24 $4.47
diesel $5.61 $2.03 $4.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

3:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkway, CA

Afternoon in Parkway on Thursday

Local time

3:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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

13m 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 Parkway, CA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sacramento Freeway, Laguna Boulevard, Florin Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 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 $2.11 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Laguna, CA to Parkway, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Florin Road West along the way.

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