How far is Escondido, CA from Coronado, CA?
The driving distance from Escondido, CA to Coronado, CA is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Escondido and Coronado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escondido and Coronado.
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Start on Grand Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Centre City Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South, I 5 North: Park Boulevard, 4th Avenue
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Park Boulevard
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Chula Vista
1.1 km · 2 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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Take the exit slight right toward CA 75 South: Coronado
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on San Diego–Coronado Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Diego–Coronado Bridge
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Continue on 4th Street
1913 ft · 41 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Pomona Avenue
1357 ft · 39 sec · Pomona Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street
851 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
764 ft · 26 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto E Avenue
119 m · 20 sec · E Avenue
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Turn right onto Encino Lane
36 m · 9 sec · Encino Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Encino Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Escondido and Coronado.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cabrillo Freeway
Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Escondido and Mostly Sunny near Coronado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Escondido to Coronado?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 17.5 miles from Escondido and 17.4 miles from Coronado.
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 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Escondido and Mostly Sunny near Coronado.
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 Escondido and Coronado. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Escondido
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 149,943 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192100, -117.0864200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coronado
City in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 22,647 |
| Coordinates | 32.6858900, -117.1830900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coronado (-117.18309, 32.68589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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