Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Strawberry, 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
2h 4m
Distance
98.8 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Strawberry, CA
Rashed Paykary
Trip Overview
This 98.8-mile drive from Laguna to Strawberry, California, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, and John T. Knox Freeway, with about 33% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23. It offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward option for a day excursion within the Pacific Coast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 50.1 mi | 58m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| John T. Knox Freeway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Richmond Parkway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Linus F. Claeys Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Eastshore Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 50.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Strawberry, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
10 sec
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Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
10 sec
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Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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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
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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 Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Use 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 20
Toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Richmond Parkway
5.1 mi
·
6 min
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Richmond Parkway
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right onto Castro Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Castro Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 580 West: San Rafael
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 580
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
John T. Knox Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 101 South: San Francisco
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Merge onto US 101
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 447
Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto CA 131
263 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Blithedale Avenue
30
Continue on CA 131
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Tiburon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn slight right
181 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 101 North: Eureka
Use the right lane.
32
Turn right onto Redwood Highway Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Redwood Highway Frontage Road
33
Turn left onto Reed Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Reed Boulevard
34
Continue on Reed Boulevard
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Reed Boulevard
35
Continue on Reed Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Reed Boulevard
36
Turn right onto Inez Place
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Inez Place
37
Arrive at destination
Inez Place
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 2 hours, this drive is best suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to plan for extensive overnight stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is 50.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and plan your refueling accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $23 should be factored into your budget for this trip.
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 49.4 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Strawberry, 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 98.8 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 97.6 — 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
80.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald Drive
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 20
Toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald Drive
7
87.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the ramp toward I 580 West: San Rafael
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 580 West: San Rafael
8
97.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 447
Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blitheda...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.71 one way
$45.42 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Strawberry, CA
Late night in Strawberry on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
3 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
2h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 88.6
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument
National Monument
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,...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$15
near mile 98.8
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 98.8
View on nps.gov
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 98.8
View on nps.gov
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
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 71.5
View on nps.gov
Point Reyes National Seashore
National Seashore
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 spec...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 95.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more varied road conditions. With 33% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster stretches, including a continuous 50.1-mile segment on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The road's personality will likely evolve as you progress, shifting between open freeway cruising and potentially more local or arterial road sections as you approach your destination. This variety keeps the driving experience engaging without being overly demanding.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 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 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 24 significant decision points across 98.8 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 80.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Laguna, CA and Strawberry, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and San Rafael.
Lake Tahoe
12.2 mi in
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~16m
San Rafael
80.1 mi in
|
~1h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 50.1 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 Strawberry, 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 80.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (6 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 Strawberry, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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