How far is Carlsbad, CA from Coronado, CA?
The driving distance from Carlsbad, CA to Coronado, CA is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlsbad and Coronado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlsbad and Coronado.
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Start on the route
9 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Carlsbad Village Drive
1205 ft · 53 sec · Carlsbad Village Drive
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
952 ft · 22 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1118 ft · 29 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Tamarack Avenue
97 m · 9 sec · Tamarack Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
803 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
33.3 mi · 39 min · San Diego Freeway
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Continue on John J. Montgomery Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 75 South: Coronado
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on San Diego–Coronado Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Diego–Coronado Bridge
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Continue on 4th Street
1913 ft · 41 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Pomona Avenue
1357 ft · 39 sec · Pomona Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street
851 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
764 ft · 26 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto E Avenue
119 m · 20 sec · E Avenue
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Turn right onto Encino Lane
36 m · 9 sec · Encino Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Encino Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlsbad and Coronado.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
33.3 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carlsbad and Mostly Sunny near Coronado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlsbad to Coronado?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Del Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Carlsbad and 19.9 miles from Coronado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlsbad and Mostly Sunny near Coronado.
Stop Ideas Near Del Mar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Crown City Inn
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Del Mar.
Solana Beach
Sorrento Valley station
Encinitas, CA
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlsbad and Coronado. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.78 km).
#1 Carlsbad
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 115,599 |
| Coordinates | 33.1580900, -117.3505900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coronado
City in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 22,647 |
| Coordinates | 32.6858900, -117.1830900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coronado (-117.18309, 32.68589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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