How far is Grossmont, CA from Chula Vista, CA?

The driving distance from Grossmont, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.72 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.06 mi
17.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.06 mi
Kilometers
17.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.72 mi
Kilometers
22.08 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chula Vista
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM PDT
Return by in Grossmont
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grossmont
2026-04-16T01:17
Arrive Chula Vista
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grossmont
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
La Presa
CA

Census designated place

From Grossmont
6.8 mi
00h 09m
To Chula Vista
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grossmont and Chula Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grossmont and Chula Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on Shadow Road

    66 m · 9 sec · Shadow Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Grossmont Summit Drive

    131 m · 25 sec · Grossmont Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grossmont Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Grossmont Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CA 125 South

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bay Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Bay Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 4th Avenue

    1451 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1711 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto F Street

    98 m · 34 sec · F Street

  11. 11

    Continue on F Street

    83 m · 5 sec · F Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · F Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grossmont and Chula Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 125 South
5.75 mi · 42%
South Bay Freeway
5.26 mi · 38%
Grossmont Boulevard
0.94 mi · 7%
4th Avenue
0.91 mi · 7%
Highland Avenue
0.6 mi · 4%
F Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CA 125 South

Merge slight left

5.53 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Presa
00h 09m from Grossmont
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Grossmont and Partly Sunny near Chula Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grossmont to Chula Vista?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

La Presa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Grossmont and 6.8 miles from Chula Vista.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grossmont and Partly Sunny near Chula Vista.

Stop Ideas Near La Presa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around La Presa and the surrounding midpoint area.
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Coffee break 5.6 mi away

El Primero Boutique Hotel

Chula Vista , CA
416 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States
Rating 4.7/5 266 reviews Hotel,Bed & breakfast,Motel
Crown City Inn
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Crown City Inn

Coronado , CA
520 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
Rating 4.6/5 225 reviews Hotel,Bistro,Restaurant
Coronado Beach Resort
Stay option 9.6 mi away

Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado , CA
1415 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
Rating 4.7/5 434 reviews Resort hotel,Hotel
San Diego County Administration Center
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

San Diego County Administration Center

San Diego , CA
1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Presa.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

16 mi away
1050 Kettner Blvd
RAIL

Old Town Transit Center

20 mi away
4005 Taylor Street
RAIL

Sorrento Valley station

30 mi away
11170 Sorrento Valley Road
RAIL

Solana Beach

41 mi away
105 North Cedros Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grossmont and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Grossmont

Grossmont is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7783800, -116.9883600
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Chula Vista

#2 Chula Vista

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.

Population272,979
Coordinates32.6400500, -117.0842000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Shadow Road (-116.988364, 32.778432)
End: F Street (-117.084196, 32.640039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.54
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.77 $5.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.91 $5.82
Premium $6.24 $3.00 $5.99
Diesel $7.57 $3.63 $7.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grossmont and Chula Vista. The current time is 01:17:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.