How far is it from El Cajon, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, ?

The distance between El Cajon, CA, and Solana Beach, CA, is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from El Cajon, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, ?

The drive from El Cajon, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from El Cajon, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, ?

The fastest route from El Cajon, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Solana Beach, CA from El Cajon, CA?

Solana Beach, CA lies roughly to the north-west of El Cajon, CA.

Are there charging stations between El Cajon, CA and Solana Beach, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from El Cajon, CA to Solana Beach, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Balboa Mesa Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 448.

El Cajon, CA Solana Beach, CA

Distance: 28 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from El Cajon, CA to Solana Beach, CA takes about 35 min via CA 52. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 28 mi

1 Depart 5 yd
2 Turn right onto Graves Avenue 100 yd
3 Turn right onto East Madison Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto North Magnolia Avenue 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto San Vicente Freeway 2 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway 13 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway 5 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 4 mi

14 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 2 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Lomas Santa Fe Drive 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Solana Hills Drive 1 mi
18 Turn left 41 yd
19 Turn right 9 yd
20 Turn left 77 yd
21 Arrive

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The return trip from Solana Beach, CA to El Cajon, CA covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

448 chargers

3757 Midway DrCCS · 3757 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA, 92110350 kW
7733 Palm Street Lemon GroveCCS · 7733 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945350 kW
Balboa Mesa Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 5401 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92111350 kW
BOA El Cajon Main CA0-132 (El Cajon, CA)CCS · 512 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA, 92020350 kW
BoA Hillcrest CA0-120 (San Diego, CA)CCS · 737 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA, 92103350 kW

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Solana Beach, CA → Encinitas, CA5 mi · 15 min Solana Beach, CA → National City, CA27 mi · 35 min Solana Beach, CA → Laguna Woods, CA55 mi · 1 h 10 min Solana Beach, CA → Del Mar, CA4 mi · 10 min Solana Beach, CA → Carlsbad, CA13 mi · 20 min Solana Beach, CA → McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from El Cajon, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState}?: The distance between El Cajon, CA, {fromState} and Solana Beach, CA, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from El Cajon, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState}?: The drive from El Cajon, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from El Cajon, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from El Cajon, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Solana Beach, CA from El Cajon, CA?: Solana Beach, CA lies roughly to the north-west of El Cajon, CA.
Are there charging stations between El Cajon, CA and Solana Beach, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from El Cajon, CA to Solana Beach, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Balboa Mesa Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 448.

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