How far is La Mesa, CA from Coronado, CA?
The driving distance from La Mesa, CA to Coronado, CA is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Mesa and Coronado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Mesa and Coronado.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto University Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 94 West: Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
1171 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 25th Street
806 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto 25th Street
3041 ft · 1 min · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Cesar E Chavez Parkway
1889 ft · 51 sec · Cesar E Chavez Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 75: Coronado
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego–Coronado Bridge
1.5 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 La Mesa 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.
Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
6.08 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 La Mesa 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 La Mesa to Coronado?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
National City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from La Mesa and 6.6 miles from Coronado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Coronado.
Stop Ideas Near National City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
El Primero Boutique Hotel
Crown City Inn
Coronado Beach Resort
San Diego County Administration Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to National City.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Mesa and Coronado. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.52 km).
#1 La Mesa
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 59,724 |
| Coordinates | 32.7678300, -117.0230800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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