The drive from Laguna, CA to Redwood Shores, CA covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on Westside Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.50 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
57.6 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 115.3 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near J8 / Franklin Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 115.3 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.4 mi into trip|~7m in|J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
93.6 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward Redwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Redwood Road
8
113 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway
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.
Exit 412
Toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway
8
113.1 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Ralston Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Ralston Avenue
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Westside Freeway
45.4 mi
49m
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
28.4 mi
32m
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi
15m
CA 92
9.4 mi
11m
Jackson Street
5.5 mi
7m
Franklin Boulevard
2.3 mi
4m
Bayshore Freeway
2.1 mi
2m
Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 45.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Redwood Shores, 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·28 sec·November Drive
4
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi·36 sec·Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi·33 sec·Laguna Park Drive
6
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Foulks Ranch Drive
7
Turn right onto E12
1.0 mi·1 min·Elk Grove Boulevard
8
Turn left onto J8
1.1 mi·1 min·Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto J8
1.2 mi·2 min·Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Hood Franklin Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
12
Merge onto I 5
45 mi·49 min·Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
14 mi·15 min·Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14
Continue on I 580
18 mi·20 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
10 mi·11 min·Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 36Toward Redwood RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Redwood Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Redwood Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on A Street
0.9 mi·1 min·A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi·44 sec·Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight right onto CA 92
5.5 mi·7 min·Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 92
528 ft·6 sec·CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 92
9.3 mi·10 min·CA 92
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 101 South: San JoseUse the right lane.
24
Merge onto US 101
2.1 mi·2 min·Bayshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
508 ft·12 sec
Exit 412Toward Ralston Avenue, Marine ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Ralston AvenueUse the left / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Marine Parkway
0.9 mi·2 min·Marine Parkway
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Bridge Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·Bridge Parkway
29
Turn left onto Redwood Shores Parkway
0.4 mi·1 min·Redwood Shores Parkway
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto Marlin Drive
0.2 mi·36 sec·Marlin Drive
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
Marlin Drive
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 57.6 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redwood Shores, 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 115.3 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 45.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Laguna, CA
· 1h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redwood Shores, CA
The final approach into Redwood Shores, 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 Redwood Shores, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 107.3
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 95.4
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 91.4
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 107.3
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
$15
near mile 107.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.50 one way
$53.00 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$27.31
$54.62
premium
$6.18
$28.04
$56.08
diesel
$5.61
$25.46
$50.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.14
$7.38
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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening
in Laguna on Friday
Local time
8:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Redwood Shores, CA
Evening
in Redwood Shores on Friday
Local time
8:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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 21m 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 Redwood Shores, CA covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 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 $26.50 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 26 significant decision points across 115.3 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Redwood Shores, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
