Origin
Los Altos, CA
Late night in Los Altos on Monday
Local time
1:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
115.9 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Altos, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Los Altos to Laguna, expect a journey covering 117.3 miles of local terrain. The drive typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you won't need to worry about highway tolls or heavy freeway traffic. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to complete the trip. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, the drive offers a consistent coastal atmosphere throughout. It is a straightforward trek that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
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
58 miles from Los Altos, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of high-speed interstate cruising; this 117.3-mile journey is defined by a turn-heavy, local-road profile. You will navigate through North San Antonio Road, Almond Avenue, and North El Monte Avenue, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, the experience feels more like an extended community commute than a standard road trip. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will be consistently maneuvering through turns rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that demands engagement from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North San Antonio Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North San Antonio Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Almond Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North El Monte Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Todd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dennis Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ernestine Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain View Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North San Antonio Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Altos, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on North San Antonio Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North San Antonio Road
2
Continue on North San Antonio Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North San Antonio Road
3
Turn left onto Almond Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Almond Avenue
4
Turn left onto North El Monte Avenue
420 ft
·
9 sec
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North El Monte Avenue
5
Turn sharp right onto Springer Road
217 ft
·
15 sec
·
Springer Road
6
Turn left onto Todd Street
344 ft
·
13 sec
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Todd Street
7
Turn left onto Dennis Lane
315 ft
·
11 sec
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Dennis Lane
8
Continue on Ernestine Lane
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Ernestine Lane
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Mountain View Avenue
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto West El Camino Real
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West El Camino Real
11
Turn left
9.4 mi
·
11 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 880 North: Oakland
13
Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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Nimitz Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sacramento
16
Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 680 North: Sacramento
18
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
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CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
20
Merge slight right onto Isabel Avenue
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Stockton
0.5 mi
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1 min
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I 580 East: Stockton
22
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
25
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Westside Freeway
26
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Westside Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Laguna Park Drive
31
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seasons Drive
32
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
34
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
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Fall Breeze Court
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, plan to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have maximum visibility while navigating residential and local thoroughfares. Since the entire 2-hour and 13-minute trip involves zero planned stops, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you need a break rather than sticking to a rigid itinerary. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you head out, as local roads may offer fewer convenient gas station options than major highway corridors. Pay close attention to your GPS while moving through North San Antonio Road and Almond Avenue, as the frequency of turns can make navigation trickier than on a straight highway. Enjoy the flexibility of this short drive by taking your time through the local stretches.
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 58 miles from Los Altos, CA, or about 1h 12m 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA
This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Los Altos, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Los Altos, CA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Los Altos, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laguna, CA
The final approach into Laguna, 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 Laguna, 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
$26.84 one way
$53.68 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| premium | $6.24 | $28.49 | $56.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
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: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.17 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.23 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Monday
Local time
1:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m 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 Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North San Antonio Road, Almond Avenue, North El Monte Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Los Altos, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.84 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.
The drive from Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Los Altos, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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