Origin
Pollock Pines, CA
Morning in Pollock Pines on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pollock Pines, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
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.
Pollock Pines, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 59.9 miles of Northern California, this drive between Pollock Pines and Laguna is a quick trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate through the Pacific Coast region, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $8. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, it functions as a straightforward point-to-point journey. Whether you are looking for a short getaway or simply moving between these two points, the timing makes it an easy addition to any travel schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 50.1 mi | 58m |
| Power Inn Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pony Express Trail | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Howe Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calvine Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 50.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pollock Pines, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Laurel Drive
143 ft
·
10 sec
·
Laurel Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Pony Express Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pony Express Trail
3
Turn right onto Sly Park Road
514 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sly Park Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 50
50 mi
·
58 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 9
Toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CA 16
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Howe Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Power Inn Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Power Inn Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto Calvine Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
13
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
15
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
16
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Pollock Pines, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50
Merge onto US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
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 9
Toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
6
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Calvine Road
Turn right onto Calvine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.25 one way
$28.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that stays entirely off the major interstates. You will navigate via the Pony Express Trail, Sly Park Road, and CA 16 East, meaning your highway share for this trip is 0%. The road lacks any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, as the nature of the route is defined by constant changes in direction rather than high-speed cruising. Behind the wheel, you will feel the technical demands of these local roads as you transition through the regional landscape. It is a drive that requires your full attention due to the winding path rather than the monotony of a straight, flat highway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Power Inn Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Pollock Pines, CA
Full guide →Pollock Pines is a city in El Dorado County in California's Gold Country.
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: 62 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 (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.1 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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