How far is Coronado, CA from Escondido, CA?
The driving distance from Coronado, CA to Escondido, CA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coronado and Escondido.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coronado and Escondido.
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Start on Encino Lane
36 m · 15 sec · Encino Lane
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Turn left onto E Avenue
119 m · 21 sec · E Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
764 ft · 23 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on San Diego–Coronado Bridge
1.7 mi · 3 min · San Diego–Coronado Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1301 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 15 North: Riverside
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Centre City Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
105 m · 13 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coronado and Escondido.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coronado and Mostly Sunny near Escondido.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coronado to Escondido?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Poway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Coronado and 18 miles from Escondido.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coronado and Mostly Sunny near Escondido.
Stop Ideas Near Poway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1906 Lodge
Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poway.
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Encinitas, CA
Old Town Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coronado and Escondido. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Coronado
City in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 22,647 |
| Coordinates | 32.6858900, -117.1830900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Escondido
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 149,943 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192100, -117.0864200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Grand Avenue (-117.086434, 33.119229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
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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