How far is Grossmont, CA from Escondido, CA?
The driving distance from Grossmont, CA to Escondido, CA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in San Diego County, California.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grossmont and Escondido.
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Start on Shadow Road
66 m · 9 sec · Shadow Road
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Continue on Grossmont Summit Drive
131 m · 23 sec · Grossmont Summit Drive
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Turn right onto Grossmont Boulevard
115 m · 16 sec · Grossmont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Murray Drive
2118 ft · 52 sec · Murray Drive
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Turn left onto Severin Drive
57 m · 5 sec · Severin Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Riverside
3270 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
5 mi · 5 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 right to continue on South Centre City Parkway
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
105 m · 13 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grossmont and Escondido.
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.
Mission Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
5.92 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grossmont and Sunny near Escondido.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grossmont to Escondido?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 16.2 miles from Grossmont and 17.1 miles from Escondido.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grossmont and Sunny near Escondido.
Stop Ideas Near Poway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Crown City Inn
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San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poway.
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Old Town Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grossmont and Escondido. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).
#1 Grossmont
Grossmont is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7783800, -116.9883600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Escondido
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 149,943 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192100, -117.0864200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Grand Avenue (-117.086434, 33.119229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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