How far is it from San Clemente, CA, to Vista, CA, ?

The distance between San Clemente, CA, and Vista, CA, is 34 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Clemente, CA, to Vista, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from San Clemente, CA, to Vista, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Clemente, CA, to Vista, CA, covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Vista, CA from San Clemente, CA?

Vista, CA lies roughly to the south-east of San Clemente, CA.

Which roads does the route from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA follow?

The drive from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA mainly follows I 5.

Which towns do you pass between San Clemente, CA and Vista, CA?

Towns on the route from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA include Laguna Niguel, Camp Pendleton South, Oceanside.

Are there charging stations between San Clemente, CA and Vista, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 168.

San Clemente, CA Vista, CA

Distance: 34 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA takes about 45 min via I 5. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Camp Pendleton South, CA, Oceanside, CA, Vista, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 34 mi

Head out on Avenida Pico for about 41 minutes before jumping onto the San Diego Freeway. From there, follow CA 78 and Ronald Packard Parkway into Vista, located among the rolling hills of North San Diego County.

1 Depart right onto Avenida Pico 2 mi
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 25 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right 138 yd
6 Continue straight onto Ronald Packard Parkway 7 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Sunset Drive 94 yd

9 Continue straight onto Civic Center Drive 1 mi
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 San Clemente, CA covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

168 chargers

Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA)CCS · 29941 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677350 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
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 7, 2026.

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How far is it from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Clemente, CA, {fromState} and Vista, CA, {toState} is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Clemente, CA, {fromState} to Vista, CA, {toState} covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Vista, CA from San Clemente, CA?: Vista, CA lies roughly to the south-east of San Clemente, CA.
Which roads does the route from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA follow?: The drive from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA mainly follows I 5.
Which towns do you pass between San Clemente, CA and Vista, CA?: Towns on the route from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA include Laguna Niguel, Camp Pendleton South, Oceanside.
Are there charging stations between San Clemente, CA and Vista, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 168.

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