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

The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Pacifica, CA is about 509.8 miles (820.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.

The straight-line flight distance is about 459.5 miles (739.5 km).
For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.

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Reverse Route

Quick Snapshot

Road

509.82 mi

09h 47m

Flight

459.5 mi

739.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Flight Distance

Direct air line

459.5 mi

Kilometers

739.5 km

Flight Time

00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route

509.82 mi

Kilometers

820.48 km

Drive Time

09h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

$/gallon

MPG

Miles

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Departure Time

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot

Arrive in Pacifica

Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM PDT

Return by in Chula Vista

Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 PM PDT

Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.

Leave Chula Vista

2026-04-22T21:21

Arrive Pacifica

Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM PDT

Route Timing

09h 47m

One way by road

Best Departure Window

6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT

Treat this as a longer travel day

Arrive between

3:48 PM to 5:18 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by

4:24 PM PDT

Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.

Back in Chula Vista

8:00 PM PDT

Overnight-style route

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

Buttonwillow

Place in Kern County California

From Chula Vista

255 mi

04h 53m

To Pacifica

254.8 mi

04h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Chula Vista Weather

64°F

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts

Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT

Wind

5 to 15 mph NW

Destination

Pacifica Weather

65°F

Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts

Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT

Wind

2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on F Street

16 m · 3 sec · F Street
2

Turn left onto 4th Avenue

1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
3

Continue on Highland Avenue

146 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
4

Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East

1007 ft · 25 sec
5

Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway

1592 ft · 19 sec · South Bay Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 805

958 ft · 23 sec
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North

1.4 km · 2 min
8

Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

18.7 mi · 21 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
9

Keep slight left

1.3 km · 56 sec
10

Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
11

Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
13

Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

1.6 mi · 2 min
14

Keep slight right

6 mi · 7 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

1266 ft · 17 sec
16

Continue straight

527 ft · 11 sec
17

Turn right onto Jamboree Road

760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
18

Turn left onto El Camino Real

2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
19

Turn left onto Newport Avenue

109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
20

Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

1127 ft · 17 sec
21

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
22

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
23

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
24

Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
25

Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
26

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
27

Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

1.5 mi · 2 min
28

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 42 min
29

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
30

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
31

Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

1038 ft · 27 sec
32

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 33 min
33

Keep slight right

11.9 mi · 17 min
34

Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

2466 ft · 1 min
35

Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
36

Keep slight left

21.9 mi · 25 min
37

Keep slight left

24.8 mi · 29 min
38

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno

1 mi · 2 min
39

Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway

49 m · 2 sec · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
40

Take the exit slight right toward CA 82: El Camino Real

1886 ft · 29 sec
41

Turn right onto El Camino Real

1070 ft · 24 sec · El Camino Real
42

Turn left onto Sneath Lane

1.7 mi · 3 min · Sneath Lane
43

Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Boulevard
44

Turn left onto Sharp Park Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road
45

Turn slight right onto Francisco Boulevard

49 m · 7 sec
46

Turn straight onto Francisco Boulevard

66 m · 6 sec · Francisco Boulevard
47

Take the ramp slight right toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz

736 ft · 18 sec
48

Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway

1.4 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
49

Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue

27 m · 5 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
50

Arrive at your destination

0 m · 1 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route

Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions

50 steps

11 turns on the saved route

Ramps & Exits

7 merges, 9 ramps or exits

Navigation Density

9.8 / 100 mi

Decision points by distance

Main Roads

Westside Freeway

183 mi · 36%

South Valley Freeway

66.6 mi · 13%

San Diego Freeway

60.9 mi · 12%

Golden State Freeway

50 mi · 10%

CA 152 West

40.9 mi · 8%

I 5 Truck North

37.7 mi · 7%

Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

183 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time

09h 47m

Overnight route

Same-Day Return

19h 36m

Round-trip wheel time

Road vs Air

+50.3 mi

459.5 mi direct line

Halfway Stop

Buttonwillow

04h 53m from Chula Vista

Leave By

4:24 PM PDT

Overnight-style route

Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pacifica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 509.8 miles (820.5 km) and usually takes 09h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 255 miles from Chula Vista and 254.8 miles from Pacifica.

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

The direct path is about 459.5 miles (739.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $103.78 one way or $207.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chula Vista and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pacifica.

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

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

Mid-route Guidance

Local place coverage is thin around Buttonwillow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.

Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away

700 G Street

RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away

601 Truxtun Ave

RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away

1099 Otis Ave.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away

3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Pacifica. Straight-line distance: 459.5 mi (739.5 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 Pacifica

City in San Mateo County, California, USA

Population	38,013
Coordinates	37.6138300, -122.4869200
Altitude	25
Country	United States

Start: Chula Vista (-117.0842, 32.64005)
End: Pacifica (-122.48692, 37.61383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 820 km by road

Speed	Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	16h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	12h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	10h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	08h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)	06h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel

17.99 gal

68.1 L · about $103.78

Round trip

$207.57

35.98 gal · 136.2 L

Estimated CO2

159.9 kg one way

Round trip: 319.8 kg / 705 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.

Fuel	$/gal	One way	Round trip
Regular gas	$5.77	$103.78	$207.57
Mid-grade	$6.07	$109.13	$218.25
Premium	$6.24	$112.31	$224.62
Diesel	$7.57	$136.13	$272.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chula Vista and Pacifica. The current time is 21:21:08.

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.