Origin
Miranda, CA
Afternoon in Miranda on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miranda, CA to Trinidad, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miranda, CA
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Miranda, CA to Trinidad, CA covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Highway, Broadway Street, Avenue of the Giants for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.7 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.59 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
40.4 miles from Miranda, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 26m |
| Broadway Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Avenue of the Giants | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Maple Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Trinity Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miranda, CA and Trinidad, CA.
1
Start on Orchard Lane
339 ft
·
15 sec
·
Orchard Lane
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
358 ft
·
19 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn left onto School Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
School Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto CA 254
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue of the Giants
5
Turn right onto CR C6C010
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Maple Hills Road
6
Turn left onto CR 6C018
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
French Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge onto US 101
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 101
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 101
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
11
Continue on US 101
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Trinidad
13
Turn left onto Westhaven Drive South
84 ft
·
2 sec
·
Westhaven Drive South
14
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Trinity Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Trinity Street
16
Turn left onto West Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Street
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 40.4 miles from Miranda, CA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 49m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trinidad, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Miranda, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miranda, CA
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Miranda, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 73.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Miranda, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 80.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants
At end of road, turn left onto CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 101 / Redwood Highway
Merge onto US 101 / Redwood Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
80.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Westhaven Drive South
Turn left onto Westhaven Drive South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.59 one way
$37.19 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| premium | $6.18 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Trinidad, CA
Afternoon in Trinidad on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
22 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
1h 43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
80.9 mi in 1h 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.7 mi on Redwood Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Oak Street.
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 43m 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: at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (School Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.7 miles on Redwood Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (School Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trinidad, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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