Drive or Fly: East San Gabriel, CA to Laguna, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 7m

Distance

384.1 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

155 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 40m

42m in the air

Air Distance

352 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

90 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East San Gabriel, CA → BUR 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 42m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SMF → Laguna, CA 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

East San Gabriel, CA BUR — Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

Laguna, CA SMF — Sacramento International Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.7%

Cancellation

1.4%

+ Saves about 3h 27m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	7h 7m	3h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$189
Carbon footprint	155 kg CO₂	90 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	99% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 21, 2026.

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