How far is Chula Vista, CA from Port Hueneme, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Port Hueneme, CA is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Orange County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Port Hueneme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Port Hueneme.
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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
18.7 mi · 21 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
42.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles
3062 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura
3235 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
25.3 mi · 30 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Road
1996 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Lynn Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Lynn Road
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Continue on West Potrero Road
5 mi · 7 min · West Potrero Road
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Continue on Hueneme Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Hueneme Road
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Continue on West Hueneme Road
2177 ft · 43 sec · West Hueneme Road
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Continue on East Port Hueneme Road
3066 ft · 1 min · East Port Hueneme Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Port Hueneme Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Port Hueneme.
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
Keep slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Port Hueneme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Port Hueneme?
The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Chula Vista and 96 miles from Port Hueneme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.11 one way or $78.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Port Hueneme.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Port Hueneme. Straight-line distance: 160.25 mi (257.89 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 Port Hueneme
City in Ventura County, California, United States
| Population | 21,745 |
| Coordinates | 34.1477800, -119.1951100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Hueneme (-119.19511, 34.14778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $39.11 | $78.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $41.13 | $82.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $51.30 | $102.61 |
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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