Origin
Susanville, CA
Afternoon in Susanville on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Susanville, CA to Laguna, CA
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
202.5 mi
326 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Susanville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Spanning 202.5 miles between Susanville and Laguna, this journey takes approximately 4 hours and 21 minutes to complete. Because the route remains entirely within California’s Pacific Coast region, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget roughly $47 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via CA 32, CA 70, and Hillcrest Road, you will find a consistent, highway-focused path that keeps you moving efficiently. While you could extend your travel time by lingering at stops, the direct nature of this drive makes it an ideal option for travelers looking to reach their destination without the need for an overnight stay.
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
101.2 miles from Susanville, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is heavily weighted toward highway travel, with 74% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. The road’s personality shifts as you progress, offering a mix of transit styles that keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 52.4 miles while navigating CA 32, which serves as a significant portion of your time behind the wheel. The transition between these specific highway segments requires steady attention, providing a balanced feel that is neither purely rural nor strictly urban. Overall, the infrastructure supports a smooth, predictable rhythm for the duration of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 32 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 32 and CA 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.2 miles in near CA 149.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 202.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 110.2 miles (CA 149): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
110.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
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CA 149
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 149 toward Oroville, Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Oroville, Marysville
8
188.1 mi into trip
|
~4h in
Take the exit toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
8
188.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
8
190.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
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I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
8
198.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Susanville, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Oroville, Marysville, San Francisco and Fresno.
Oroville
110.2 mi in
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~2h 28m
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via CA 149
Marysville
110.2 mi in
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~2h 28m
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via CA 149
San Francisco
188.1 mi in
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~4h
Fresno
190.7 mi in
|
~4h 4m
|
via I 80 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 32 | 52.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| CA 70 | 49.2 mi | 58m |
| Hillcrest Road | 28.8 mi | 38m |
| CA 36 | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| CA 99 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
CA 32
— 52.4 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Susanville, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Foss Street
61 ft
·
11 sec
·
Foss Street
2
Turn left onto CA 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CA 36
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Pine Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CA 36
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Hillcrest Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CA 36
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
CA 36
6
Continue on CA 36
18 mi
·
26 min
·
CA 36
7
Turn left onto CA 32
52 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
CA 32
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
361 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto CA 99
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 99
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 149
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
CA 149
Toward Oroville, Marysville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CA 70
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CA 70
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CA 70
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 70
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on CA 70
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 70
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
5th Street
16
Turn left onto CA 70
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
E Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
18 mi
·
20 min
·
CA 70
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto CA 99
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on CA 99
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
Use the none lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
24
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the none lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
31
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
32
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
33
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
34
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
35
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 21-minute drive, aim for an early departure to keep your schedule flexible. Since the route is designed with only one recommended stop, plan that pause strategically to break up the 202.5-mile journey and refresh your focus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $47 estimate assumes steady driving conditions; topping off before you head out is a smart way to avoid unnecessary stress. Because you will be utilizing a specific combination of CA 32, CA 70, and Hillcrest Road, verify your navigation settings before leaving to ensure you stay on this primary path. This efficient pacing allows you to enjoy the convenience of a one-day trip while staying well within your planned budget.
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 101.2 miles from Susanville, CA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
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 Susanville, 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 Susanville, CA
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Susanville, 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.
The longest stretch is on CA 32 for about 52.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.2 mi from Susanville, CA · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
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
$46.89 one way
$93.79 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $48.36 | $96.72 |
| premium | $6.24 | $49.77 | $99.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
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
9 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
4h 21m 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 Susanville, CA to Laguna, CA covers 202.5 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 32, CA 70, Hillcrest Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Susanville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.89 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 202.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 110.2 miles (CA 149): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Susanville, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Oroville, Marysville, San Francisco and Fresno.
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