How far is National City, CA from Coronado, CA?
The driving distance from National City, CA to Coronado, CA is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
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 National City and Coronado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between National City and Coronado.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
42 m · 12 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2645 ft · 54 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Division Street
2676 ft · 57 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Osborn Street
104 m · 6 sec · Osborn Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 North
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 75 South: Coronado
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on San Diego–Coronado Bridge
1.6 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 National City 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.
John J. Montgomery Freeway
Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1.8 mi · 00h 02m
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 National City and Mostly Cloudy near Coronado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from National City to Coronado?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 Diego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from National City and 3.5 miles from Coronado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around National City and Mostly Cloudy near Coronado.
Stop Ideas Near San Diego
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 San Diego.
Santa Fe Depot
Old Town Transit Center
Sorrento Valley station
Solana Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between National City and Coronado. Straight-line distance: 4.91 mi (7.9 km).
#1 National City
The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 61,394 |
| Coordinates | 32.6781100, -117.0992000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
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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