How far is Coronado, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
The driving distance from Coronado, CA to Santa Ana, CA is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coronado and Santa Ana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coronado and Santa Ana.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Diego–Coronado Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Downtown
2806 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Continue on San Diego Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
36.3 mi · 43 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 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Fourth Street
768 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on First Street
1147 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Mabury Street
88 m · 10 sec · Mabury Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coronado and Santa Ana.
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 to continue on San Diego Freeway
36.3 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coronado and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coronado to Santa Ana?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Coronado and 47.1 miles from Santa Ana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coronado and Mostly Sunny near Santa Ana.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kate Stanton Inn Encinitas
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Aviara Golf Club
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coronado and Santa Ana. Straight-line distance: 83.23 mi (133.95 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 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area.
| Population | 331,301 |
| Coordinates | 33.7455700, -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-117.86783, 33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
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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