How far is it from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA?

The distance between McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Solana Beach, CA is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA?

The drive from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA?

The fastest route from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Solana Beach, CA from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)?

Solana Beach, CA lies roughly to the south of McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) Solana Beach, CA

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA takes about 20 min via I 5. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 13 mi

It's a 12-mile trip, starting with about 19 minutes on Balfour Court. From there, take Poinsettia Lane to the San Diego Freeway, heading toward Solana Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway.

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Balfour Court 107 yd
3 Turn left onto Rutherford Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Aston Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn left onto College Boulevard 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Aviara Parkway 2 mi
7 Turn right onto Poinsettia Lane 2 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 30 yd
10 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 5 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 3 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Lomas Santa Fe Drive 130 yd

14 Turn left onto Solana Hills Drive 1 mi
15 Turn left 41 yd
16 Turn right 9 yd
17 Turn left 77 yd
18 Arrive

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The return trip from Solana Beach, CA to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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It's a 12-mile trip, starting with about 19 minutes on Balfour Court. From there, take Poinsettia Lane to the San Diego Freeway, heading toward Solana Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA?: The distance between McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Solana Beach, CA is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA?: The drive from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA?: The fastest route from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Solana Beach, CA from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)?: Solana Beach, CA lies roughly to the south of McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

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