How far is it from Del Mar, CA, to Carlsbad, CA, ?

The distance between Del Mar, CA, and Carlsbad, CA, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Del Mar, CA, to Carlsbad, CA, ?

The drive from Del Mar, CA, to Carlsbad, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Del Mar, CA, to Carlsbad, CA, ?

The fastest route from Del Mar, CA, to Carlsbad, CA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Carlsbad, CA from Del Mar, CA?

Carlsbad, CA lies roughly to the north of Del Mar, CA.

Are there charging stations between Del Mar, CA and Carlsbad, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Del Mar, CA to Carlsbad, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW); Camino Town and Country (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 286.

Del Mar, CA Carlsbad, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Del Mar, CA to Carlsbad, CA takes about 25 min via I 5. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 16 mi

After about 24 minutes on Serpentine Drive, the route picks up Jimmy Durante Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway. The 15-mile trip ends on Kellogg Avenue in Carlsbad, right along the Pacific Coast.

1 Depart right onto Serpentine Drive 27 yd
2 Turn sharp right onto Zapo Street 84 yd
3 Continue straight onto Bellaire Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Sea View Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Camino del Mar 152 yd
6 Keep slightly right onto Jimmy Durante Boulevard 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Jimmy Durante Boulevard 27 yd
8 Exit roundabout right onto Jimmy Durante Boulevard 1 mi
9 Turn slightly right 139 yd
10 Turn slightly right onto Via de la Valle 1 mi
11 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 2 mi
13 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 4 mi

14 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 5 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Poinsettia Lane 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Aviara Parkway 2 mi
18 Turn right onto Palomar Airport Road 2 mi
19 Turn left onto Camino Vida Roble 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Kellogg Avenue 1 mi
21 Turn right 118 yd
22 Arrive right

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The return trip from Carlsbad, CA to Del Mar, CA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

286 chargers

Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack AveCCS, CHAdeMO · 985 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008350 kW
Camino Town and CountryCCS, CHAdeMO · 2227 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA, 92054350 kW
Capstone El Camino Square (Encinitas, CA)CCS · 191 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024350 kW
Carlsbad Premium Outlets (Carlsbad, CA)CCS, Type1 · 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA, 92008350 kW

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After about 24 minutes on Serpentine Drive, the route picks up Jimmy Durante Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway. The 15-mile trip ends on Kellogg Avenue in Carlsbad, right along the Pacific Coast.

Popular destinations close by

Carlsbad, CA → Encinitas, CA7 mi · 15 min Carlsbad, CA → Oceanside, CA13 mi · 25 min Carlsbad, CA → Vista, CA9 mi · 20 min Carlsbad, CA → Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN)12 mi · 20 min Carlsbad, CA → Escondido, CA14 mi · 25 min Carlsbad, CA → McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to Carlsbad, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Del Mar, CA, {fromState} and Carlsbad, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to Carlsbad, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to Carlsbad, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to Carlsbad, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Del Mar, CA, {fromState} to Carlsbad, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Carlsbad, CA from Del Mar, CA?: Carlsbad, CA lies roughly to the north of Del Mar, CA.
Are there charging stations between Del Mar, CA and Carlsbad, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Del Mar, CA to Carlsbad, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW); Camino Town and Country (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 286.

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