How far is Chula Vista, CA from Quartz Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Quartz Hill, CA is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.73 mi
03h 47m
Flight
153.13 mi
246.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.13 mi
Kilometers
246.44 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.73 mi
Kilometers
297.3 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM PDT
Return by in Chula Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chula Vista
2026-04-19T09:32
Arrive Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chula Vista
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moreno Valley
CA

The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.

From Chula Vista
92.5 mi
01h 53m
To Quartz Hill
92.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Quartz Hill.

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 15 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Escondido Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Escondido Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Semper Fi Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Avocado Highway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215

    1510 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Escondido Freeway

    34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

    2413 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake

    1360 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    39.9 mi · 56 min

  29. 29

    Continue on 47th Street East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 47th Street East

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Palmdale Boulevard

    88 m · 10 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Palmdale Boulevard

    5 mi · 6 min · East Palmdale Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 14 North, CA 138 West: Mojave

    1667 ft · 41 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Rancho Vista Boulevard

    1247 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Avenue P

    112 m · 6 sec · West Avenue P

  36. 36

    Continue on Rancho Vista Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Rancho Vista Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Rancho Vista Road

    2633 ft · 47 sec · Rancho Vista Road

  38. 38

    Continue on 50th Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · 50th Street West

  39. 39

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Escondido Freeway
65.3 mi · 35%
Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 12%
Barstow Freeway
9.16 mi · 5%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.84 mi · 4%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.48 mi · 3%
Riverside Freeway
5.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.9 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
153.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moreno Valley
01h 53m from Chula Vista
Leave By
9:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Quartz Hill?

The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Moreno Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Chula Vista and 92.3 miles from Quartz Hill.

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

The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 9:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.61 one way or $75.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Moreno Valley

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 Moreno Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Coffee break 9.7 mi away

Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall

Riverside , CA
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Breakfast restaurant
Comfort Inn & Suites
Stay option 13.6 mi away

Comfort Inn & Suites

Colton , CA
450 N Sperry Dr, Colton, CA 92324, United States
Rating 4.2/5 900 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Loma Linda City Hall

Loma Linda , CA
25541 Barton Rd, Loma Linda, CA 92354, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,City or town hall
Perris City Hall
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Perris City Hall

Perris , CA
101 N D St, Perris, CA 92570, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreno Valley.

BUS

Moreno Valley, California

6 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

14 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Perris, California

16 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

20 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Quartz Hill. Straight-line distance: 153.13 mi (246.44 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
Quartz Hill

#2 Quartz Hill

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population10,912
Coordinates34.6452600, -118.2181300
Altitude761
CountryUnited States
Start: Chula Vista (-117.0842, 32.64005)
End: Quartz Hill (-118.21813, 34.64526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.68 L · about $37.61
Round trip
$75.23
13.04 gal · 49.36 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $37.61 $75.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $6.24 $40.70 $81.41
Diesel $7.57 $49.34 $98.67

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 Quartz Hill. The current time is 09:32:28.

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.