Origin
North Edwards, CA
Morning in North Edwards on Thursday
Local time
8:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
358.6 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA covers 358.6 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clay Mine Road, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Barstow–Bakersfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.3 miles from North Edwards, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 358.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m 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 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 358.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clay Mine 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Mine Road | — | — |
| Mojave-Barstow Highway | — | — |
| Barstow–Bakersfield Highway | — | — |
| Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway | — | — |
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | — | — |
| CA 204 | — | — |
| East Brundage Lane | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clay Mine Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Edwards, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Bellaire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bellaire Avenue
2
Turn left onto Clay Mine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Mine Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Mojave-Barstow Highway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Mojave-Barstow Highway
5
Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
6
Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
7
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CA 204: Union Avenue
9
Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Brundage Lane
10
Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
11
Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden State Avenue
12
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
13
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
Golden State Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avenue 7
15
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
17
Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Highway
18
Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old U.S. Route 99E
19
Keep slight left
34 mi
·
39 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
21
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bruceville Road
23
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
24
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
26
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
27
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 179.3 miles from North Edwards, CA, or about 2h 57m 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 79 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.3 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 55m
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 North Edwards, 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 North Edwards, CA
This is one driving day of about 358.6 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from North Edwards, 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 179.3 mi from North Edwards, CA · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.3 miles from North Edwards, 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
$82.42 one way
$164.84 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $84.93 | $169.87 |
| premium | $6.18 | $87.21 | $174.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.17 | $158.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.65 | $17.21 |
| Efficient EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.38 | $14.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.4 | 1 | $50.20 | $22.95 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
8:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA covers 358.6 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clay Mine Road, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Barstow–Bakersfield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.3 miles from North Edwards, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.42 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Edwards, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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