How far is Boulevard, CA from Chula Vista, CA?

The driving distance from Boulevard, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.9 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.18 mi
75.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.18 mi
Kilometers
75.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.9 mi
Kilometers
106.06 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chula Vista
Sat, Apr 11, 7:22 AM PDT
Return by in Boulevard
Sat, Apr 11, 8:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulevard
2026-04-11T06:17
Arrive Chula Vista
Sat, Apr 11, 7:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulevard
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alpine
CA

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States

From Boulevard
32.9 mi
00h 32m
To Chula Vista
33 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
20 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boulevard and Chula Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulevard and Chula Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ribbonwood Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Ribbonwood Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Kumeyaay Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mission Valley Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Mission Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 125

    1075 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 125 South

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bay Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Bay Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 4th Avenue

    1451 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1711 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto F Street

    98 m · 34 sec · F Street

  14. 14

    Continue on F Street

    83 m · 5 sec · F Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulevard and Chula Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kumeyaay Highway
43.7 mi · 66%
Mission Valley Freeway
6.76 mi · 10%
CA 125 South
6.35 mi · 10%
South Bay Freeway
5.26 mi · 8%
4th Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Ribbonwood Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kumeyaay Highway

Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpine
00h 32m from Boulevard
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Boulevard and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Boulevard to Chula Vista?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Boulevard and 33 miles from Chula Vista.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boulevard and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chula Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Alpine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alpine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan
Food stop 10.3 mi away

Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan

El Cajon , CA
3007 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,568 reviews Golf course,Bar,Event venue,Hotel,Public golf course,Resort hotel,Restaurant
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Stay option 14.5 mi away

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

El Cajon , CA
550 Montrose Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
Rating 3.5/5 1,960 reviews Motel,Hotel
Vacationer RV Resort
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Vacationer RV Resort

El Cajon , CA
1581 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021, United States
Rating 3.8/5 211 reviews RV park,Campground,RV storage facility
City Of El Cajon City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City Of El Cajon City Hall

El Cajon , CA
200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpine.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

40 mi away
1050 Kettner Blvd
RAIL

Old Town Transit Center

41 mi away
4005 Taylor Street
RAIL

Sorrento Valley station

43 mi away
11170 Sorrento Valley Road
RAIL

Solana Beach

50 mi away
105 North Cedros Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulevard and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 47.18 mi (75.93 km).

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#1 Boulevard

Boulevard is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6636700, -116.2736300
Altitude1022
CountryUnited States
Chula Vista

#2 Chula Vista

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.

Population272,979
Coordinates32.6400500, -117.0842000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Highway 80 (-116.273633, 32.663665)
End: F Street (-117.084196, 32.640039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.8 L · about $13.38
Round trip
$26.77
4.64 gal · 17.6 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.38 $26.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $6.24 $14.48 $28.97
Diesel $7.57 $17.56 $35.11

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulevard and Chula Vista. The current time is 06:17:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.