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

The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Grossmont, CA is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.29 mi
00h 18m
Flight
11.06 mi
17.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.06 mi
Kilometers
17.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.29 mi
Kilometers
21.39 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grossmont
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM PDT
Return by in Chula Vista
Thu, Apr 16, 4:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chula Vista
2026-04-16T03:28
Arrive Grossmont
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chula Vista
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
La Presa
CA

Census designated place

From Chula Vista
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To Grossmont
6.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on F Street

    16 m · 3 sec · F Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    146 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Bay Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 125 North

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grossmont Boulevard

    1076 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grossmont Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Grossmont Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grossmont Summit Drive

    647 ft · 28 sec · Grossmont Summit Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shadow Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bay Freeway
8.57 mi · 64%
CA 125 North
2.32 mi · 17%
Grossmont Boulevard
1.07 mi · 8%
4th Avenue
0.93 mi · 7%
CA 54 East
0.19 mi · 1%
Grossmont Summit Drive
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Bay Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway

5.29 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Presa
00h 09m from Chula Vista
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Partly Sunny near Grossmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Grossmont?

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Presa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Chula Vista and 6.6 miles from Grossmont.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chula Vista and Partly Sunny near Grossmont.

Stop Ideas Near La Presa

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 La Presa and the surrounding midpoint area.
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Coffee break 5.7 mi away

El Primero Boutique Hotel

Chula Vista , CA
416 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States
Rating 4.7/5 266 reviews Hotel,Bed & breakfast,Motel
Crown City Inn
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Crown City Inn

Coronado , CA
520 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
Rating 4.6/5 225 reviews Hotel,Bistro,Restaurant
Coronado Beach Resort
Stay option 9.6 mi away

Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado , CA
1415 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
Rating 4.7/5 434 reviews Resort hotel,Hotel
San Diego County Administration Center
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

San Diego County Administration Center

San Diego , CA
1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Presa.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

16 mi away
1050 Kettner Blvd
RAIL

Old Town Transit Center

20 mi away
4005 Taylor Street
RAIL

Sorrento Valley station

30 mi away
11170 Sorrento Valley Road
RAIL

Solana Beach

41 mi away
105 North Cedros Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Grossmont. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).

Chula Vista

#1 Chula Vista

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

Population272,979
Coordinates32.6400500, -117.0842000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grossmont

Grossmont is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7783800, -116.9883600
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Chula Vista (-117.0842, 32.64005)
End: Grossmont (-116.98836, 32.77838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $2.71
Round trip
$5.42
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.71 $5.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $6.24 $2.93 $5.87
Diesel $7.57 $3.56 $7.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chula Vista and Grossmont. The current time is 03:28:22.

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.