Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
135.2 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Lompico, CA
Efrem Efre
Laguna to Lompico is 135.2 miles and takes about 3h via Westside Freeway and CA 17, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a highway-focused experience. Expect a relatively straightforward journey with most of your time spent on major freeways. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct trip between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 45.4 mi | 49m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| CA 17 | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| I 680 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Vallecitos Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.7 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Lompico, CA.
Start on Fall Breeze Court
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Turn right onto November Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
Turn right onto E12
Turn left onto J8
Keep slight right at fork onto J8
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
Continue on I 580
Take the exit
Turn left onto CA 84
Continue on CA 84
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 680
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CA 262
Merge onto I 880
Continue on CA 17
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto CA 35
Keep slight left at fork onto Hutchinson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Hutchinson Road
Turn left onto Lower Hutchinson Road
Continue on Fern Ridge
Turn left onto East Zayante Road
Continue on East Zayante Road
Turn sharp right onto Lompico Road
Turn left onto West Drive
Continue on West Drive
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour duration, starting in the morning is ideal to give you ample time for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $31, this trip is quite economical. Pay attention to the transitions between the Westside Freeway, Robert T. Monagan Freeway, and CA 17, as these are key points in your navigation. Since it's a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, but planning your fuel stops proactively is always a good idea on longer freeway stretches.
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.
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 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lompico, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Laguna, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 135.2 miles and 3h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Laguna, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 97.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CA 262
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$31.07 one way
$62.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.83 | $5.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.93 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Lompico on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
49°F
San Jose, CA
68 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey on major roads like the Westside Freeway and CA 17. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.4 miles on the Westside Freeway, indicating extended periods of consistent driving. The character of the road is largely that of a freeway, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic meandering. While there are transitions between named highways, the overall feel remains that of a practical, high-speed connection.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Robert T. Monagan Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near J8 / Franklin Boulevard.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 135.2 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laguna, CA and Lompico, CA, road signs point toward San Jose and Warm Springs District.
San Jose
Warm Springs District
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 135.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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