How far is San Diego, CA from Vista Santa Rosa, CA?
The driving distance from San Diego, CA to Vista Santa Rosa, CA is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 southwestern Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Diego and Vista Santa Rosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Diego and Vista Santa Rosa.
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Start on Front Street
8 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
3088 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
1146 ft · 25 sec · 11th Avenue
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Keep slight left
2688 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Indio, Temecula Parkway
1353 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Temecula Parkway
1098 ft · 27 sec · Temecula Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Town Front Street
120 m · 13 sec · Old Town Front Street
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Continue on Old Town Front Street
122 m · 22 sec · Old Town Front Street
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Turn left onto Temecula Parkway
10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cahuilla Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · Cahuilla Road
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Continue on Kenworthy Bautista Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kenworthy Bautista Road
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Turn right onto Pines To Palms Highway
24.2 mi · 33 min · Pines To Palms Highway
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Turn right onto East Palm Canyon Drive
5.3 mi · 9 min · East Palm Canyon Drive
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Continue on Deputy Bruce Lee Memorial Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Deputy Bruce Lee Memorial Highway
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Continue on 47th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 47th Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jefferson Street
51 m · 7 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Street
2591 ft · 40 sec · Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jefferson Street
32 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Street
2548 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Avenue 54
2 mi · 3 min · Avenue 54
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
2 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Avenue 58
1.4 km · 2 min · Avenue 58
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue 58
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Diego and Vista Santa Rosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pines To Palms Highway
Turn right onto Pines To Palms Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving San Diego and Clear near Vista Santa Rosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Vista Santa Rosa?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Temecula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from San Diego and 68.2 miles from Vista Santa Rosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.09 one way or $56.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Diego and Clear near Vista Santa Rosa.
Stop Ideas Near Temecula
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temecula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Diego and Vista Santa Rosa. Straight-line distance: 83.48 mi (134.35 km).
#1 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vista Santa Rosa
Positioned in the Coachella Valley desert of Riverside County, this unincorporated area sits approximately 69 feet below sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6278000, -116.2180600 |
| Altitude | -21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vista Santa Rosa (-116.21806, 33.6278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $5.84 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $39.83 | $79.66 |
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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