How far is Beaumont, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Beaumont, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaumont and Chula Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Chula Vista.
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Start on Beaumont Avenue
2832 ft · 1 min · Beaumont Avenue
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Continue on Lamb Canyon Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road
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Continue on Sanderson Avenue
9.6 mi · 15 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Domenigoni Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Domenigoni Parkway
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Winchester Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South, CA 79 South: San Diego
1573 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South: National City, Chula Vista
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: National City, Chula Vista
836 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mile of Cars Way, Bay Marina Drive
983 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Mile of Cars Way
2327 ft · 1 min · Mile of Cars Way
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Turn right onto National City Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · National City Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto F Street
2581 ft · 53 sec · F Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · F Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaumont and Chula Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaumont to Chula Vista?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Beaumont and 54.2 miles from Chula Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Bonsall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego, an IHG Hotel
City of Temecula Civic Center
Dixon Lake Campground
Comfort Inn Escondido San Diego North County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonsall.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 89.3 mi (143.72 km).
#1 Beaumont
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 51,449 |
| Coordinates | 33.9294600, -116.9772500 |
| Altitude | 796 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 272,979 |
| Coordinates | 32.6400500, -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: F Street (-117.084196, 32.640039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026
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