How far is Chula Vista, CA from Moreno Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Moreno Valley, CA is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Moreno Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Moreno Valley.
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Start on F Street
16 m · 3 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
146 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway
1592 ft · 19 sec · South Bay Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805
958 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 15 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
29.3 mi · 34 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Beaumont, Indio
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moreno Valley Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Heacock Street
1789 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Heacock Street
568 ft · 12 sec · Heacock Street
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Turn left onto Sunnymead Boulevard
2671 ft · 1 min · Sunnymead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Indian Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Indian Street
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Turn left onto Webster Avenue
1361 ft · 60 sec · Webster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Webster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Moreno Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
29.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Sunny near Moreno Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Moreno Valley?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 50.6 miles from Chula Vista and 50.5 miles from Moreno Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chula Vista and Sunny near Moreno Valley.
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 Chula Vista and Moreno Valley. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.91 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Moreno Valley
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 212,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.9375200, -117.2305900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moreno Valley (-117.23059, 33.93752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.66 | $43.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
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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