Origin
San Anselmo, CA
Morning in San Anselmo on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
98.5 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Anselmo, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA covers 98.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Red Hill Avenue, Fourth Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.64 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
49.2 miles from San Anselmo, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 98.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m 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 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 98.5 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.
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 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 San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 46m 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 San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Francis Drake Boulevard | — | — |
| Red Hill Avenue | — | — |
| Fourth Street | — | — |
| Irwin Street | — | — |
| US 101 North | — | — |
| Redwood Highway | — | — |
| CA 37 East | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Anselmo, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Red Hill Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Red Hill Avenue
4
Continue on Fourth Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fourth Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Fourth Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fourth Street
6
Turn left onto Irwin Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Irwin Street
7
Take the ramp straight toward US 101 North: Eureka
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 101 North: Eureka
8
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Redwood Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward CA 37 East: Napa, Vallejo
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
CA 37 East: Napa, Vallejo
10
Continue straight
21 mi
·
25 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
12
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 99 South: Fresno
19
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
21
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
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
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 49.2 miles from San Anselmo, CA, or about 53m 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 22 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 53m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving San Anselmo, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Anselmo, CA
This is one driving day of about 98.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from San Anselmo, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from San Anselmo, CA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from San Anselmo, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.64 one way
$45.28 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $23.95 | $47.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Morning in Laguna on Friday
Local time
10:35 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
3 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 46m 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 San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA covers 98.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Red Hill Avenue, Fourth Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 miles from San Anselmo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.64 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 San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 46m 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 San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Anselmo, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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