How far is Coronado, CA from Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Coronado, CA to Vista, CA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
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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 00h 51m.
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.
A 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 Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coronado and Vista.
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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 left to continue on Escondido Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78: Oceanside, Ramona
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 78 West: Oceanside
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Civic Center Drive
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Civic Center Drive
1027 ft · 33 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Turn left onto Pala Vista Drive
1244 ft · 39 sec · Pala Vista Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Santa Fe Avenue
57 m · 3 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Santa Fe Avenue
1486 ft · 25 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Santa Fe Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Santa Fe Avenue
809 ft · 14 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Santa Fe Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Santa Fe Avenue
100 m · 5 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Santa Fe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coronado and Vista.
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 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 Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coronado to Vista?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Poway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Coronado and 24 miles from Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coronado and Mostly Sunny near Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Poway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Escondido Building Department
Aviara Golf Club
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 Vista. Straight-line distance: 35.69 mi (57.44 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 Vista
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 100,636 |
| Coordinates | 33.2000400, -117.2425400 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Santa Fe Avenue (-117.24233, 33.200173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
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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