Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Vincent, 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
6h 57m
Distance
368.5 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Vincent, CA
Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
Laguna, CA to Vincent, CA is 368.5 miles and takes about 6h 57m via Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck, with a fuel budget near $85 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Pacific Coast to Pacific Coast drive is primarily a highway-focused trip, designed for efficiency. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.3 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 282.7 mi | 5h 3m |
| West Avenue D | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| I 5 Truck | 22 mi | 25m |
| Lancaster Road | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lancaster Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 282.7 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Vincent, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
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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
·
28 sec
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November Drive
4
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Laguna Park Drive
6
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
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Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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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 left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
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Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
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Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
22 mi
·
25 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 138 East: Lancaster, Palmdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on CA 138
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lancaster Freeway
18
Continue on this road
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
19
Merge onto CA 138
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
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Lancaster Freeway
20
Continue on CA 138
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Lancaster Road
21
Continue on CA 138
22 mi
·
30 min
·
West Avenue D
22
Take the exit
19 mi
·
22 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 30
Toward Angeles Forest Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn sharp right onto US 6 Hist
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sierra Highway
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto N3; FH 59
404 ft
·
7 sec
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Angeles Forest Highway
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto West Carson Mesa Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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West Carson Mesa Road
27
Arrive at destination
West Carson Mesa Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 57m drive, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight. With a single recommended stop, plan this leg as a same-day trip, keeping your fuel budget around $85 in mind. The longest stretch without a major break is 282.7 miles on the Westside Freeway, so ensure you're comfortable with that before setting out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, as services can be spaced out.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.3 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.7 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 81 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.3 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vincent, 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 368.5 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 282.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.3 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.7 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 367.2 — 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
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~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.
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
288.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
|
I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
310.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
Take the exit toward CA 138 East: Lancaster, Palmdale
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 CA 138 East: Lancaster, Palmdale
7
367.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m in
Take the exit toward Angeles Forest Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward Angeles Forest Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$84.70 one way
$169.39 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $87.28 | $174.56 |
| premium | $6.18 | $89.62 | $179.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.36 | $162.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.69 | $17.69 |
| Efficient EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.24 | $14.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.4 | 1 | $51.59 | $23.58 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Vincent, CA
Late night in Vincent on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
24 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 292.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 282.7 miles on the Westside Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of your trip, with the shift to West Avenue D and I 5 Truck indicating the approach to your destination. The highway percentage suggests minimal time spent on slower, local streets.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.7 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and West Avenue D. 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
9/10
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 368.5 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 52.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Laguna, CA to Vincent, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Palmdale along the way.
Palmdale
310.8 mi in
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~5h 41m
About the Cities
Arriving in Vincent, CA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 57m. Total distance: 368.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 282.7 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 Vincent, 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 52.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Vincent, CA before the return drive.
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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