How far is Waterford, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Waterford, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 444.8 miles (715.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 403.1 miles (648.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kern County, California, United States
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 Waterford and Chula Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Chula Vista.
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Start on E Street
14 m · 4 sec · E Street
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Turn right onto Bentley Street
116 m · 19 sec · Bentley Street
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Turn left onto F Street
1017 ft · 21 sec · F Street
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Continue on Hickman Road
10.1 mi · 18 min · Hickman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue
1254 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Santa Fe Avenue
1701 ft · 29 sec · Santa Fe Avenue
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Continue on Santa Fe Drive
12.1 mi · 18 min · Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto Shaffer Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Shaffer Road
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Turn left onto Atwater Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Atwater Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Waterford and Chula Vista.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterford 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 Waterford to Chula Vista?
The road trip is about 444.8 miles (715.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.7 miles from Waterford and 228.1 miles from Chula Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 403.1 miles (648.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $90.52 one way or $181.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterford and Mostly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Arvin
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 Arvin.
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Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Wasco station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 403.09 mi (648.71 km).
#1 Waterford
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 8,944 |
| Coordinates | 37.6413200, -120.7604800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 716 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $90.52 | $181.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $95.18 | $190.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $97.95 | $195.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $118.73 | $237.45 |
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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