Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
7:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Pine Grove, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Pine Grove, CA
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Pine Grove, CA covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Road, Ridge Road, Grant Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Jackson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 11 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 11 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
|
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.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
E2 / Grant Line Road
Turn left onto E2 / Grant Line Road
Navigation decision point
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| Ridge Road | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Grant Line Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| CA 49 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Bond Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| CA 88 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Pine Grove, 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
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bond Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Turn left onto E2
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Grant Line Road
9
Turn right onto CA 16
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Jackson Road
10
Continue on CA 16
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Road
11
Turn right onto CA 49
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 49
12
Turn left onto Ridge Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ridge Road
13
Continue on Ridge Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto CA 88
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
CA 88
15
Turn right onto Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
162 ft
·
10 sec
·
Irish Town Pine Grove Weiland Road
16
Turn left onto Church Street
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
17
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Laguna, CA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Grove, CA
The final approach into Pine Grove, 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
$11.52 one way
$23.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pine Grove, CA
Evening in Pine Grove on Thursday
Local time
7:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
2 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
1h 20m 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 Pine Grove, CA covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Road, Ridge Road, Grant Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 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 $11.52 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 11 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.
The route from Laguna, CA to Pine Grove, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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