Origin
Hayward, CA
Morning in Hayward on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hayward, 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
1h 54m
Distance
96.3 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayward, CA
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Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Hayward, CA to Laguna, CA is 96.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m via Westside Freeway, Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway, and Robert T. Monagan Freeway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward trip for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given the relatively short duration and high highway percentage, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion. The main roads are well-maintained freeways, making for a predictable and generally smooth transit experience. Plan for a swift arrival at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Hayward, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 46.8 mi | 51m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| A Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Redwood Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 46.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayward, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Mission Boulevard
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
2
Turn right
181 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn slight right onto CA 92
240 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
4
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto A Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Redwood Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Redwood Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 580
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
12
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep left at fork onto I 5
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Laguna Park Drive
18
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seasons Drive
19
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
20
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
21
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
22
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 54m duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving Hayward mid-morning, perhaps around 9:30 AM, should help you avoid the peak rush hour. Since it's a shorter drive, you won't need to worry about splitting it into multiple days, and you can easily cover the 96.3 miles without extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the $22 estimated cost, ensuring you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. The majority of the drive is on freeways, so plan your last significant fuel stop before hitting the longest 46.8-mile stretch on the Westside Freeway.
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 48.2 miles from Hayward, CA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 57m 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 30m
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 Hayward, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hayward, CA
This is one driving day of about 96.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hayward, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Hayward, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 92 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 East: Stockton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 205 / Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205 / Robert T. Monagan Freeway toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
7
91.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
6
92 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.13 one way
$44.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| premium | $6.18 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:24 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
1 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 54m 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?
This route is 93% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed freeways. The longest stretch without exiting is 46.8 miles on the Westside Freeway. You'll notice the dense exit patterns typical of a busy urban and suburban corridor for a significant portion of the drive. Expect to merge with traffic frequently as you navigate between the different freeway segments.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (I 205 / Robert T. Monagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hayward, CA to Laguna, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Stockton along the way.
Stockton
30.3 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 205
About the Cities
Starting in Hayward, CA
Full guide →Founded 1876
Hayward is a city in the inner East Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area region of California located next to the San Francisco Bay. Hayward is located near premier tourist locations (San Francisco), first rate educational institutions (Berkeley and Stanford), and an economic powerhouse (Silicon Valley), however relatively speaking Hayward does not have as much to offer as its neighbors. Even so, its central location may make it a very economical home base for tourists and commuters, and its panoramic views of the Bay alone are worth the side trip for visitors. On paper, the landscape of this city of 163,000 people (2020) sounds nearly perfect. Hayward boasts of a central bay shoreline, a quaint city center with a small town feel in the city flatlands, hills which overlook the bay, and a hub of highways that connect everywhere in the bay area to the inland areas of California.
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 1h 54m. Total distance: 96.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laguna, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 580 / Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (I 205 / Robert T. Monagan Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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