Origin
Sunnyvale, CA
Late night in Sunnyvale on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunnyvale, 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
2h 19m
Distance
112.8 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunnyvale, CA
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Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Sunnyvale to Laguna is 112.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 19 minutes via Westside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California, moving between the Pacific Coast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of this drive. It's a straightforward trip, well-suited for a single day if you're looking to get between these two points efficiently. Consider this a practical transit rather than a scenic exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 46.8 mi | 51m |
| Robert T. Monagan Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| I 680 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Southbay Freeway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| CA 84 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Isabel Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 46.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyvale, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on CA 82
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West El Camino Real
2
Turn slight left
282 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto CA 82
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West El Camino Real
4
Turn right onto South Mathilda Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mathilda Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward CA 237 East: Milpitas
6
Merge onto CA 237
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Southbay Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 880 North: Oakland
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 880
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nimitz Freeway
10
Take the exit onto CA 262
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 262
Exit 12A
Toward Sacramento
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 680
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto CA 84
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
CA 84
Exit 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto CA 84
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Isabel Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 580 East: Stockton
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 580
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
Toward I 205 East: Tracy, Stockton
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 205
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
20
Merge onto I 5
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Westside Freeway
21
Keep left at fork onto I 5
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Westside Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
24
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Laguna Park Drive
26
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seasons Drive
27
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
28
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
29
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
30
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 19 minute duration, leaving Sunnyvale in the morning should allow you to reach Laguna with plenty of daylight. Since this is a relatively short, single-day trip, you have flexibility in when you depart. There are no planned stops in the data, but if you feel the need to stretch your legs, consider doing so during the latter half of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel; at an estimated $26, it's a manageable cost for this 112.8-mile 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 56.4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, CA
This is one driving day of about 112.8 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Sunnyvale, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Sunnyvale, 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 275 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 108.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CA 82 / West El Camino Real
Turn sharp left onto CA 82 / West El Camino Real
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 262
Take the exit onto CA 262 toward Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12A
Toward Sacramento
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 680 North: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CA 84
Take the exit onto CA 84 toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
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 21B
Toward CA 84 East: Livermore, Vallecitos Road
7
108.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.93 one way
$51.85 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $26.72 | $53.43 |
| premium | $6.18 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.90 | $49.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.84 | $5.41 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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 19m 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?
With 88% of this drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on freeways. The longest continuous stretch on a freeway is 46.8 miles, specifically on the Westside Freeway. You'll encounter a dense network of exits and merges common to a highway environment. Surface roads will likely feature as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Robert T. Monagan Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CA 82 / West El Camino Real.
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 27 significant decision points across 112.8 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 0.2 miles (CA 82 / West El Camino Real): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: 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.
Between Sunnyvale, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento and Stockton.
Sacramento
13 mi in
|
~18m
|
via CA 262
Stockton
46.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via I 205
About the Cities
Starting in Sunnyvale, CA
Full guide →Sunnyvale is a city in the South Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in California. Sunnyvale was ranked the 5th safest city in the United States in its size category for 2004.
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 2h 19m. Total distance: 112.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on Westside Freeway. 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.
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 0.2 miles (CA 82 / West El Camino Real): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13 miles (CA 262): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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