How far is it from San Diego, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, ?

The distance between San Diego, CA, and Solana Beach, CA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, ?

The drive from San Diego, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from San Diego, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Diego, CA, to Solana Beach, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Solana Beach, CA from San Diego, CA?

Solana Beach, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Diego, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Diego, CA and Solana Beach, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Diego, 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: 418.

San Diego, CA Solana Beach, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from San Diego, CA to Solana Beach, CA takes about 25 min via I 5. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 17 mi

Starting from Viewridge Court, it's a 23-minute drive to Solana Beach. The route follows the Jacob Dekema and San Diego Freeways before ending at the Pacific Coast Highway.

1 Depart 63 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Viewridge Court 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Ruffin Court 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Ruffin Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Kearny Villa Road 1 mi
6 Take ramp left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway 3 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway 5 mi
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 4 mi
13 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 2 mi

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

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The return trip from Solana Beach, CA to San Diego, CA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

418 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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Starting from Viewridge Court, it's a 23-minute drive to Solana Beach. The route follows the Jacob Dekema and San Diego Freeways before ending at the Pacific Coast Highway.

Popular destinations close by

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 November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Diego, CA, {fromState} and Solana Beach, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Diego, CA, {fromState} to Solana Beach, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Solana Beach, CA from San Diego, CA?: Solana Beach, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Diego, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Diego, CA and Solana Beach, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Diego, 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: 418.

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