Traveling from Laguna to Belvedere Tiburon covers 102.3 miles of California coastline, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this route involves a combination of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the South Sacramento Freeway, and the John T. Knox Freeway. Since both your start and end points are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive remains consistent in its coastal character. It serves as a reliable connection between two California locales, offering a practical way to transition between these areas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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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
Tiburon Boulevard
4.3 mi
8m
Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
4m
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 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 Belvedere Tiburon, CA.
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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
2.8 mi·3 min·Eastshore Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 20Toward San Rafael, Fitzgerald DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Richmond Parkway
5.1 mi·6 min·Richmond Parkway
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right onto Castro Street
1.7 mi·2 min·Castro Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 580 West: San RafaelUse 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 2AToward Sir Francis Drake BoulevardUse 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 FranciscoUse 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 447Toward CA 131: Tiburon Boulevard, East Blithedale AvenueUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto CA 131
263 ft·6 sec·East Blithedale Avenue
30
Continue on CA 131
4.3 mi·8 min·Tiburon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Juanita Lane
152 ft·11 sec·Juanita Lane
32
Arrive at destination
Juanita Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 10 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic. Since there are zero official stops listed for this route, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, keeping that $24 estimate in mind for your total trip budget. Pacing yourself is simple on a drive of this length, but stay alert as you switch between the different freeway systems that define the path. Because the longest stretch is over 50 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, use that time to settle into a comfortable cruising speed early on. Prioritize checking local traffic reports before you leave, as the mix of freeway and local driving can be heavily impacted by regional congestion.
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 51.1 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 1m 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belvedere Tiburon, 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 102.3 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 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.
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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
$23.51 one way
$47.03 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$24.23
$48.46
premium
$6.18
$24.88
$49.76
diesel
$5.61
$22.59
$45.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Efficient EV
25.6
0
$8.95
$4.09
EV Truck/SUV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Late night
in Belvedere Tiburon on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WSW 13 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 12 at 3:17PM PDT until April 12 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
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
6 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 10m 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.
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...
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,...
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 102.3
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 98.8
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 70.5
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 95.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you traverse this 102.3-mile path. While the route incorporates several major arteries, highway segments account for only 31% of the total journey, meaning you will encounter a blend of high-speed transit and local traffic flow. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which spans 50.1 miles. This segment provides the most consistent pace before the road transitions through the various freeway systems. The personality of the drive shifts as you move from the initial highway sections into the more localized navigation required by the South Sacramento and John T. Knox Freeways. Being prepared for these changes in road type will help you maintain a steady rhythm behind the wheel.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 102.3 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
353 ft3 ft
Total Climb
354 ft
Total Descent
374 ft
Highest Point
353 ft
~65.8 mi in
Elevation Range
350 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 Belvedere Tiburon, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and San Rafael.
Lake Tahoe
12.2 mi in|~16m
San Rafael
80.1 mi in|~1h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 Belvedere Tiburon, 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 San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (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 Belvedere Tiburon, CA before heading back.
