Origin
Carmichael, CA
Late night in Carmichael on Tuesday
Local time
1:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmichael, CA to Laguna, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carmichael, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Carmichael to Laguna, California, expect a straightforward local journey covering 23.4 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick one-day excursion. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you won't need to worry about heavy highway traffic patterns. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective trip for your schedule. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout the ride.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Elk Grove Florin Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| South Watt Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| Sheldon Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Watt Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bruceville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fair Oaks Boulevard
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmichael, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Palm Drive
80 ft
·
4 sec
·
Palm Drive
2
Turn left onto Fair Oaks Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Fair Oaks Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Watt Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Watt Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Continue on South Watt Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Watt Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Elk Grove Florin Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Elk Grove Florin Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Sheldon Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheldon Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
9
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
10
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
11
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
12
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Watt Avenue
Turn left onto Watt Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Sheldon Road
Turn right onto Sheldon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Bruceville Road
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
1:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because this route involves zero highway miles, you will be navigating urban and suburban thoroughfares like Fair Oaks Boulevard and Watt Avenue for the duration of the trip. The road personality here is purely functional and local, lacking the long, uninterrupted stretches found on high-speed freeways. You should anticipate a steady pace as you transition along South Watt Avenue toward your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that favors constant navigation over high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Fair Oaks Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near Watt Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Watt Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (Sheldon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (Bruceville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
90 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
1 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
90 ft
~2.6 mi in
Elevation Range
62 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Carmichael, CA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Fair Oaks Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Watt Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (Sheldon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (Bruceville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Laguna, CA
More trips to Laguna, CA
Explore more options from Carmichael, CA or browse trips ending in Laguna, CA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.