Origin
Laguna, CA
Afternoon in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
1:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
146.4 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Rio Del Mar, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mapleview Way, November Drive, Seasons Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.65 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.2 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 146.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 146.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mapleview Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleview Way | — | — |
| November Drive | — | — |
| Seasons Drive | — | — |
| Laguna Park Drive | — | — |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | — | — |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | — | — |
| Franklin Boulevard | — | — |
| Hood Franklin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mapleview Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Rio Del Mar, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 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 Elk Grove Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
9
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Franklin Road
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14
Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
16
Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
17
Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Vallecitos Road
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
19
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
CA 262
21
Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
22
Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mission Boulevard
23
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
24
Continue straight
26 mi
·
34 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Watsonville, Monterey
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Watsonville, Monterey
26
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cabrillo Highway
27
Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Rio Del Mar Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Rio Del Mar Boulevard
29
Keep slight right
213 ft
·
5 sec
30
Turn slight right onto Rio del Mar Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rio del Mar Boulevard
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rio Del Mar, 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.
+
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 146.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.2 mi from Laguna, CA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rio Del Mar, CA
The final approach into Rio Del Mar, 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 Rio Del Mar, 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
$33.65 one way
$67.30 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $34.67 | $69.35 |
| premium | $6.18 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Rio Del Mar, CA
Afternoon in Rio Del Mar on Thursday
Local time
1:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
20 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
3h 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 Rio Del Mar, CA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mapleview Way, November Drive, Seasons Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.2 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 $33.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laguna, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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