How far is Chula Vista, CA from Woodland Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Woodland Hills, CA is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
155.08 mi
03h 03m
Flight
137.3 mi
220.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.3 mi
Kilometers
220.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.08 mi
Kilometers
249.57 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Return by in Chula Vista
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chula Vista
2026-10-15T12:39
Arrive Woodland Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Aliso Viejo
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Chula Vista
77.5 mi
01h 31m
To Woodland Hills
77.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Woodland Hills.

  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 right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

    14.1 mi · 16 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor

  13. 13

    Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, US 101 South: Ventura, Los Angeles

    3062 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Ventura

    3235 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Ventura Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on CA 27 South: Topenga Canyon Boulevard

    835 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard

    1034 ft · 26 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Diego Freeway
106 mi · 68%
Jacob Dekema Freeway
19.5 mi · 13%
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14.1 mi · 9%
Ventura Freeway
7.73 mi · 5%
Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.02 mi · 3%
US 101 North
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aliso Viejo
01h 31m from Chula Vista
Leave By
10:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Clear near Woodland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Woodland Hills?

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Aliso Viejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Chula Vista and 77.5 miles from Woodland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.25 one way or $68.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chula Vista and Clear near Woodland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Aliso Viejo

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 Aliso Viejo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Coffee break 6.6 mi away

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Dana Point , CA
34343 Street of the Blue Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
Rating 4.7/5 233 reviews Hotel,Bed & breakfast,Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Stay option 6.1 mi away

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Dana Point , CA
One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
Rating 4.6/5 2,544 reviews Hotel,Meeting planning service,Wedding venue
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Newport Beach Municipal Operations

Newport Beach , CA
592 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Government office,Park
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Aliso Viejo
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aliso Viejo.

RAIL

San Juan Capistrano

9 mi away
26701 Verdugo Street
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

13 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway
RAIL

San Clemente Pier station

19 mi away
Avenida del Mar and Avenida Victoria
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Woodland Hills. Straight-line distance: 137.3 mi (220.97 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Woodland Hills

Positioned in the southwestern area of the San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles County neighborhood rests at an elevation of 896 feet alongside the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.1683400, -118.6059200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Chula Vista (-117.0842, 32.64005)
End: Woodland Hills (-118.60592, 34.16834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $34.25
Round trip
$68.50
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $34.25 $68.50
Mid-grade $6.50 $35.55 $71.10
Premium $6.69 $36.59 $73.18
Diesel $8.41 $46.02 $92.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chula Vista and Woodland Hills. The current time is 12:39:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.