How far is Chula Vista, CA from South Yuba City, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to South Yuba City, CA is about 549.7 miles (884.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 514.9 miles (828.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and South Yuba City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and South Yuba City.
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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 left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Richland Road
1540 ft · 48 sec · Richland Road
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Turn left
154 m · 37 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and South Yuba City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Chance Light Rain near South Yuba City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to South Yuba City?
The road trip is about 549.7 miles (884.7 km) and usually takes 10h 18m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.1 miles from Chula Vista and 274.6 miles from South Yuba City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 514.9 miles (828.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 $111.92 one way or $223.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chula Vista and Chance Light Rain near South Yuba City.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and South Yuba City. Straight-line distance: 514.86 mi (828.58 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 South Yuba City
Town
| Population | 15,217 |
| Coordinates | 39.1165600, -121.6391300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Yuba City (-121.63913, 39.11656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 885 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $111.92 | $223.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $117.68 | $235.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $121.11 | $242.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $146.80 | $293.60 |
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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