If you are looking to travel between Laguna and Pacifica, this 114-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive as you transit through the Pacific Coast region. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. This drive is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed transit, as the route avoids highway travel entirely. It is a straightforward trek for anyone looking to reach their destination without the complexity of multi-day planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
56.3 mi
1h 7m
Eastshore Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
South Sacramento Freeway
9.9 mi
11m
Capital City Freeway
5 mi
5m
John F Foran Freeway
4.2 mi
4m
Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
4m
CA 1
3.6 mi
3m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Pacifica, 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·25 sec·November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi·42 sec·Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi·15 sec·Bond Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
9
Merge onto CA 99
9.9 mi·11 min·South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·33 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake TahoeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 50 West: San FranciscoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 50
5.0 mi·5 min·Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi·4 min·Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 80
50 mi·58 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 80
1.0 mi·1 min·Carquinez Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·24 sec·Eastshore Freeway
17
Continue on I 80
3.4 mi·3 min·Linus F. Claeys Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 80
14 mi·16 min·Eastshore Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto Eastshore Freeway
0.8 mi·1 min·Eastshore Freeway
Toward San FranciscoUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 80
0.4 mi·33 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto I 80
0.4 mi·33 sec·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on I 80
0.3 mi·24 sec·Route 80
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on I 80
0.8 mi·1 min·Route 80
Exit 2AUse the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Continue on I 80
0.4 mi·32 sec·Route 80
Exit 1AUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 80
Exit 1AToward US 101 South: San JoseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto US 101
2.0 mi·3 min·James Lick Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 431Toward I 280 South: Daly CityUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 280 South: Daly CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 280
4.2 mi·4 min·John F Foran Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 280
1.7 mi·1 min·Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 1
3.6 mi·3 min·CA 1
Exit 47BToward CA 1 South: PacificaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on CA 1
1.9 mi·2 min·Cabrillo Highway
Exit 505Toward Sharp Park RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue
90 ft·4 sec·Reina del Mar Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Reina del Mar Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 18-minute drive without any mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that because the entire route consists of local roads, your pace will be dictated by the turns; plan for a steady, hands-on driving experience rather than a quick sprint. Since you won't be relying on major highways, ensure your vehicle is prepped for a continuous, winding trek. A great way to manage this trip is to account for the $15 fuel cost before you leave, ensuring you are ready for the full 114-mile distance. Take advantage of the lack of required stops to maintain your own rhythm, but stay alert for the constant turns that define this specific path.
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 57 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pacifica, 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 114 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 56.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 108.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.2 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
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.
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, S...
7
12.7 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
8
99.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward US 101 South: San Jose
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward US 101 South: San Jose
8
102.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 280 South: Daly City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 280 South: Daly City
8
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|CA 1
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 1 toward CA 1 South: Pacifica
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward CA 1 South: Pacifica
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.20 one way
$52.40 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$27.00
$54.00
premium
$6.18
$27.72
$55.45
diesel
$5.61
$25.17
$50.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
EV Truck/SUV
45.6
0
$15.96
$7.30
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night
in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Destination
Pacifica, CA
Late night
in Pacifica on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Richmond, CA
57 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
10 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
2h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 70.7
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 98.3
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$15
near mile 98.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads, meaning your focus will remain on the constant twists and turns of the pavement. Because the longest stretch on any single road—Mapleview Way—is 0 miles, you should prepare for a drive that requires frequent adjustments and constant attention to the road surface. The character of the trip is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. There are no long, straightaways here, just a consistent flow through the local landscape.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 114 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
473 ft-4 ft
Total Climb
1,169 ft
Total Descent
1,116 ft
Highest Point
473 ft
~109.2 mi in
Elevation Range
477 ft
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 Pacifica, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.
Pacifica is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Popular for its beaches, Pacifica has a mix of Bay Area hippies and blue-collar folks (especially in the fishing industry). It's the kind of place where you'll find a gun store next to a yoga studio.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 114 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 Pacifica, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pacifica, CA before heading back.
