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Trip from Vine Hill, CA to Laguna, CA

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Vine Hill, CA, CA

Vine Hill, CA

Tom Fisk

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Pacific Coast region, the 67.3-mile journey from Vine Hill to Laguna is a straightforward task. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via Arthur Road, I-680 North, and the Senator Daniel E. Boatwright Highway to reach your destination. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $9, this trip is as budget-friendly as it is efficient. Since the entire route stays within the Pacific Coast area, you won’t face major shifts in climate or terrain, allowing for a consistent driving experience.

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

37.6 miles from Vine Hill, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the journey covers 67.3 miles, you will find that the lack of significant highway stretches keeps you engaged with the local road network. Because this route involves zero highway miles, you should anticipate a more technical experience that requires your full attention at the wheel. The constant shifting of the road profile means there is no long, uninterrupted stretch to zone out on during your 1 hour and 24 minutes on the road. It is a practical, hands-on drive that rewards drivers who prefer navigating local paths over high-speed transit.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

273 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

276 ft

Total Descent

279 ft

Highest Point

273 ft

~26.8 mi in

Elevation Range

261 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 75.1 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 2.3 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
7
16.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 71A Toward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacram...
9
58 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | 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
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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 Vine Hill, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.

Sacramento

16.5 mi in | ~20m

Lake Tahoe

58 mi in | ~1h 8m | via US 50; I 80 Business

Fresno

63.3 mi in | ~1h 14m | via I 80 Business

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 37.3 mi 43m
Luther E Gibson Freeway 12 mi 13m
South Sacramento Freeway 7.4 mi 8m
Capital City Freeway 5.5 mi 6m
Yolo Causeway 3.7 mi 4m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway 3.3 mi 3m
Bruceville Road 2.7 mi 5m
Benicia-Martinez Bridge 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 37.3 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vine Hill, CA and Laguna, CA.

1

Start on Pacheco Boulevard

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Pacheco Boulevard
2

Turn left onto Arthur Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Arthur Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
4

Merge onto I 680

1.4 mi · 1 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 680

243 ft · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the none lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8

Continue on I 680

12 mi · 13 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
Use the none lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 71A Toward I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
10

Merge onto I 80; CA 12

1.7 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business

5.3 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
Exit 82 Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe Use the none lane.
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto CA 99

7.4 mi · 8 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 289 Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
21

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
22

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
23

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
24

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
25

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Trip Plan

Since this 67.3-mile trip is short and flexible, you have the advantage of planning your departure time around your own schedule rather than worrying about lengthy road fatigue. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is a good habit given the $9 estimated cost. We recommend checking local traffic conditions on Arthur Road and the Senator Daniel E. Boatwright Highway before you head out, as turn-heavy local roads can become congested quickly. Because the drive is under an hour and a half, aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your time behind the wheel remains smooth and steady.

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 37.6 miles from Vine Hill, CA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 75.1 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 44m 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 14m

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 Vine Hill, 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 Vine Hill, CA

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vine Hill, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 37.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.6 mi from Vine Hill, CA · 44m into the drive

Downtown Napa, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Napa, CA

38 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

Sacramento, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Davis, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Vine Hill, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 7.8
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour $15 near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.39 one way

$34.78 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $17.94 $35.87
premium $6.24 $18.46 $36.92
diesel $5.64 $16.68 $33.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Veranda - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, CA

Tesla

19 DCFC

Muir Station Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Martinez, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Willows Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Concord, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Raley's - Tesla Supercharger

Benicia, CA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Park & Shop

Concord, CA

eVgo Network

10 DCFC

Sunvalley Shopping Center

Concord, CA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Courtyard Shopping Center

Pleasant Hill, CA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Safeway - Tesla Supercharger

Vallejo, CA

Tesla

8 DCFC

eVgo Network: 6 Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EVCS: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.89 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.51 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Vine Hill, CA

Afternoon in Vine Hill on Sunday

Local time

3:32 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laguna, CA

Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday

Local time

3:32 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

25 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 31m 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 Vine Hill, CA to Laguna, CA covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Luther E Gibson Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.6 miles from Vine Hill, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 75.1 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 2.3 miles (I 680 / Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vine Hill, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.

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