How far is Vista Santa Rosa, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Vista Santa Rosa, CA to San Diego, CA is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03m.
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
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 Vista Santa Rosa and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vista Santa Rosa and San Diego.
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Start on Avenue 58
1.4 km · 2 min · Avenue 58
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
2 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Avenue 54
2 mi · 3 min · Avenue 54
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
2540 ft · 39 sec · Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jefferson Street
33 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Street
2574 ft · 41 sec · 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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto 47th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 47th Avenue
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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 East Palm Canyon Drive
5.3 mi · 9 min · East Palm Canyon Drive
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Turn left onto Pines To Palms Highway
24.2 mi · 33 min · Pines To Palms Highway
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Turn left onto Kenworthy Bautista Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kenworthy Bautista Road
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Continue on Cahuilla Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · Cahuilla Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Temecula Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Temecula Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: San Diego
2352 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1507 ft · 42 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
2811 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Front Street
8 m · 1 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vista Santa Rosa and San Diego.
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 left 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.
Clear leaving Vista Santa Rosa and Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vista Santa Rosa to San Diego?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 miles from Vista Santa Rosa and 77.8 miles from San Diego.
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 62.3 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 10:54 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Vista Santa Rosa and Sunny near San Diego.
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 Vista Santa Rosa and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 83.48 mi (134.35 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $32.26 | $64.52 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $42.56 | $85.13 |
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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