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Trip from Laguna, CA to Lompico, CA

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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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Downtown Lompico, CA, CA

Lompico, CA

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 45.4 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
2

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
3

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · November Drive
4

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Seasons Drive
5

Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
6

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
7

Turn right onto E12

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
8

Turn left onto J8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto J8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Merge onto I 5

45 mi · 49 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 205

14 mi · 15 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
14

Continue on I 580

13 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 51 Toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn left onto CA 84

4.7 mi · 6 min · Isabel Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on CA 84

5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
19

Merge onto I 680

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 12 Toward CA 262 Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto CA 262

1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 880

12 mi · 13 min · Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on CA 17

14 mi · 18 min · CA 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

516 ft · 11 sec
Toward Summit Road
26

At end of road, turn left onto CA 35

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Summit Road
27

Keep slight left at fork onto Hutchinson Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson Road
28

At end of road, turn right onto Hutchinson Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson Road
29

Turn left onto Lower Hutchinson Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Lower Hutchinson Road
30

Continue on Fern Ridge

0.8 mi · 3 min · Fern Ridge
31

Turn left onto East Zayante Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · East Zayante Road
32

Continue on East Zayante Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Zayante Road
33

Turn sharp right onto Lompico Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Lompico Road
34

Turn left onto West Drive

63 ft · 3 sec · West Drive
35

Continue on West Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Drive
36

Arrive at destination

West Drive

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Laguna, 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 Laguna, CA

This is one driving day of about 135.2 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Santa Clara County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Jose, CA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Stockton, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livermore, CA

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

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.

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | J8 / Franklin Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 51 Toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
6
88.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose

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

Toward I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
7
97.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward CA 262

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward CA 262
9
97.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic Univers...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.07 one way

$62.15 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Late night in Laguna on Tuesday

Local time

3:38 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lompico, CA

Late night in Lompico on Tuesday

Local time

3:38 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 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 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.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on Westside Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

88.4 mi in | ~1h 46m

Warm Springs District

97.4 mi in | ~1h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Lompico, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Lompico, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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