Origin
Pittsburg, CA
Late night in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Pittsburg, CA to Laguna, 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
1h 21m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburg, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip within the Pacific Coast region, the 55.2-mile journey from Pittsburg to Laguna is an efficient option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Budget roughly $8 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Navigating through local roads like Railroad Avenue, CA 4 East, and CA 160 keeps the drive simple and direct. It is a practical route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 160 | 18.2 mi | 24m |
| Victory Highway | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Westside Freeway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| CA 4 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 160
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on East 10th Street
123 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 10th Street
2
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
Toward CA 4 East: Stockton
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto CA 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160
18 mi
·
24 min
·
CA 160
Exit 30
Toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto CA 160
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
7
Turn left onto CA 160
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
8
Continue on CA 160
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Victory Highway
9
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
55 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
10
Turn left onto E13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
11
Turn right onto E13
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
13
Merge onto I 5
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Laguna Park Drive
18
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seasons Drive
19
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
20
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
21
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
22
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Pittsburg, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward CA 4 East: Stockton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 4 East: Stockton
9
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CA 160
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160 toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
7
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
6
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.66 one way
$25.33 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
SW 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
51°F
Rio Vista, CA
28 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route involves 0% highway driving, you will stay engaged with the road as you transition between Railroad Avenue, CA 4 East, and CA 160. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Railroad Avenue. The profile is defined by constant adjustments and local navigation, which requires a bit more focus than a typical high-speed sprint. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent throughout the 55.2-mile trek, favoring local transitions over wide-open lanes.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on CA 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near Railroad Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Pittsburg, CA to Laguna, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
7.9 mi in
|
~10m
|
via CA 160
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsburg, CA
Full guide →Founded 1839
Pittsburg is a city of 76,000 people (2020) in the east part of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area on the west edge of the San Francisco Bay Delta.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 18.2 miles on CA 160. 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 Laguna, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CA 160): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. 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 Laguna, 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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