How far is it from Encinitas, CA, to Vista, CA, ?

The distance between Encinitas, CA, and Vista, CA, is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Encinitas, CA, to Vista, CA, ?

The drive from Encinitas, CA, to Vista, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Encinitas, CA, to Vista, CA, ?

The fastest route from Encinitas, CA, to Vista, CA, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Vista, CA from Encinitas, CA?

Vista, CA lies roughly to the north of Encinitas, CA.

Are there charging stations between Encinitas, CA and Vista, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Encinitas, CA to Vista, 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: 193.

Encinitas, CA Vista, CA

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Encinitas, CA to Vista, CA takes about 25 min via S10. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 14 mi

1 Depart 93 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto North El Camino Real 74 yd
3 Continue U-turn onto North El Camino Real 2 mi
4 Turn right onto Olivenhain Road 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rancho Santa Fe Road 7 mi
6 Take ramp left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Ronald Packard Parkway 4 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Civic Center Drive 133 yd
10 Turn right onto Phillips Street 51 yd
11 Turn right onto Phillips Way 88 yd
12 Arrive onto Phillips Way

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The return trip from Vista, CA to Encinitas, CA covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

193 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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Vista, CA → Newport Beach, CA56 mi · 1 h 10 min Vista, CA → Poway, CA24 mi · 35 min Vista, CA → Wildomar, CA37 mi · 50 min Vista, CA → San Marcos, CA7 mi · 15 min Vista, CA → Oceanside, CA7 mi · 15 min Vista, CA → McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)9 mi · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Encinitas, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Encinitas, CA, {fromState} and Vista, CA, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Encinitas, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Encinitas, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Encinitas, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Encinitas, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Vista, CA from Encinitas, CA?: Vista, CA lies roughly to the north of Encinitas, CA.
Are there charging stations between Encinitas, CA and Vista, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Encinitas, CA to Vista, 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: 193.

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