How far is Escondido, CA from San Onofre, CA?
The driving distance from Escondido, CA to San Onofre, CA is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 52m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Escondido and San Onofre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escondido and San Onofre.
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Start on Grand Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Centre City Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78 West: Oceanside
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Parkway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
15.2 mi · 18 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Onofre, Basilone Road
1184 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Basilone Road
142 m · 16 sec · Basilone Road
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Old Pacific Highway
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Pacific Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Pacific Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Escondido and San Onofre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Packard Parkway
Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Escondido and Sunny near San Onofre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Escondido to San Onofre?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 20.7 miles from Escondido and 20.7 miles from San Onofre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Escondido and Sunny near San Onofre.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
San Marcos Human Resources
Aviara Golf Club
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 Escondido and San Onofre. Straight-line distance: 33.44 mi (53.82 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 San Onofre
Located on the Pacific coast of northern San Diego County at an elevation of roughly 30 feet, this area features rugged coastal bluffs overlooking San Onofre State Beach.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3811400, -117.5731000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Onofre (-117.5731, 33.38114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.26 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
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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