How far is Grover Beach, CA from Morro Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Grover Beach, CA to Morro Bay, CA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grover Beach and Morro Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grover Beach and Morro Bay.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
1542 ft · 33 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
1.4 mi · 2 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Osos Street
558 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
153 m · 24 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Santa Rosa Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Rosa Street
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morro Bay Boulevard
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Morro Bay Boulevard
1001 ft · 20 sec · Morro Bay Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morro Bay Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Morro Bay Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morro Bay Boulevard
2681 ft · 59 sec · Morro Bay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grover Beach and Morro Bay.
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 Highway
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Grover Beach and Mostly Clear near Morro Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grover Beach to Morro Bay?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
San Luis Obispo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Grover Beach and 13.9 miles from Morro Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Grover Beach and Mostly Clear near Morro Bay.
Stop Ideas Near San Luis Obispo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
City of San Luis Obispo Parking Services
Pismo Beach, California
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California
Grover Beach
Atascadero, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grover Beach and Morro Bay. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.18 km).
#1 Grover Beach
City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
| Population | 13,325 |
| Coordinates | 35.1216400, -120.6212800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.3658100, -120.8499000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morro Bay (-120.8499, 35.36581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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