How far is Ladera Ranch, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera Ranch, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
Driving 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 01h 28m.
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 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 Ladera Ranch and Chula Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera Ranch and Chula Vista.
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Start on Laurelhurst Drive
752 ft · 26 sec · Laurelhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Walden Street
55 m · 15 sec · Walden Street
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Turn right onto Sienna Parkway
588 ft · 15 sec · Sienna Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward O'Neill Drive
29 m · 5 sec · O'Neill Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto O'Neill Drive
2726 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Drive
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Turn right onto Crown Valley Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crown Valley Parkway
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Turn left onto I 5 South: San Diego
1342 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 54 East, CA 54 West
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 54 West
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway
2230 ft · 27 sec · South Bay Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 4th Avenue
1451 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1711 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto F Street
98 m · 34 sec · F Street
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Continue on F Street
83 m · 5 sec · F Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · F Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladera Ranch and Chula Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
54.8 mi · 01h 04m
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 Ladera Ranch and Sunny near Chula Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladera Ranch to Chula Vista?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Carlsbad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Ladera Ranch and 40.3 miles from Chula Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladera Ranch and Sunny near Chula Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Carlsbad
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Escondido Building Department
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Village station
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera Ranch and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.54 km).
#1 Ladera Ranch
Set in inland Orange County against the western foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains at an elevation of approximately 551 feet, this unincorporated area is a large master-planned community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5708600, -117.6356100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 272,979 |
| Coordinates | 32.6400500, -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: F Street (-117.084196, 32.640039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.44 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
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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