How far is Chula Vista, CA from North Tustin, CA?

The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to North Tustin, CA is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.86 mi
141.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.86 mi
Kilometers
141.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95 mi
Kilometers
152.88 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Tustin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM PDT
Return by in Chula Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chula Vista
2026-04-18T22:16
Arrive North Tustin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chula Vista
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
Oceanside
CA

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

From Chula Vista
47.5 mi
00h 58m
To North Tustin
47.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and North Tustin.

  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

    1592 ft · 19 sec · South Bay Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805

    958 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    18.7 mi · 21 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamboree Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Irvine Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Irvine Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Hill Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Hill Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto La Loma Drive

    1876 ft · 39 sec · La Loma Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pincian Way

    87 m · 15 sec · Pincian Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Flaminian Way

    526 ft · 26 sec · Flaminian Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Appian Way

    83 m · 14 sec · Appian Way

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pincian Way

    140 m · 20 sec · Pincian Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Risa Place

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
60.9 mi · 64%
Jacob Dekema Freeway
19.5 mi · 21%
Bake Parkway
7.61 mi · 8%
Irvine Boulevard
1.43 mi · 2%
Red Hill Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Jamboree Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Diego Freeway

Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

35.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oceanside
00h 58m from Chula Vista
Leave By
2:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near North Tustin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to North Tustin?

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Chula Vista and 47.5 miles from North Tustin.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 2:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near North Tustin.

Stop Ideas Near Oceanside

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 Oceanside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Coffee break 14.5 mi away

Inn at Moonlight Beach

Encinitas , CA
105 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
Rating 4.9/5 98 reviews Bed & breakfast
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Stay option 12.9 mi away

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Carlsbad , CA
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2,501 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
Aviara Golf Club
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Aviara Golf Club

Carlsbad , CA
7447 Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011, United States
Rating 4.7/5 476 reviews Golf club,Golf course
Kate Stanton Inn Encinitas
Coffee break 12.4 mi away

Kate Stanton Inn Encinitas

Encinitas , CA
1904 Leucadia Scenic Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
Rating 4.7/5 24 reviews Bed & breakfast,Hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oceanside Transit Center

235 South Tremont Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Village station

5 mi away
2775 State Street
RAIL

Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA

11 mi away
6511 Avenida Encinas
RAIL

Encinitas, CA

18 mi away
25 East D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and North Tustin. Straight-line distance: 87.86 mi (141.39 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
North Tustin

#2 North Tustin

Census-designated place in Orange County, California

Population24,917
Coordinates33.7644600, -117.7939400
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Chula Vista (-117.0842, 32.64005)
End: North Tustin (-117.79394, 33.76446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.65
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.33 $38.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.32 $40.64
Premium $6.24 $20.91 $41.83
Diesel $7.57 $25.35 $50.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chula Vista and North Tustin. The current time is 22:16:56.

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.