Driving Time from Chula Vista to San Diego
Driving from Chula Vista to San Diego is about 10 mi and takes roughly 24 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Chula Vista and San Diego are about 7 mi (11 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 10 mi (16 km), a drive of about 24 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 7 mi / 11 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 10 mi / 16 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 24 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 32.678, -117.124 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chula Vista to San Diego is about 7 mi (11 km) in a straight line, and roughly 10 mi (16 km) by road.