How far is Lemon Grove, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Lemon Grove, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemon Grove and Chula Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon Grove and Chula Vista.
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Start on the route
39 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
52 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Lemon Grove Avenue
784 ft · 27 sec · Lemon Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto North Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Lemon Grove Avenue
106 m · 6 sec · Lemon Grove Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 94 East: Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
957 ft · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 125 South
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on South Bay Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · 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 Lemon Grove and Chula Vista.
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.
South Bay Freeway
Continue on South Bay Freeway
5.26 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lemon Grove and Mostly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemon Grove to Chula Vista?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Bonita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Lemon Grove and 5.7 miles from Chula Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lemon Grove and Mostly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita
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 Bonita.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemon Grove and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 7.72 mi (12.42 km).
#1 Lemon Grove
City in San Diego County, California, USA
| Population | 26,528 |
| Coordinates | 32.7425500, -117.0314200 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
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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