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

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

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

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

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

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

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

El Cajon, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Solana Beach, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Solana Beach, CA to El Cajon, 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.

Solana Beach, CA El Cajon, CA

Distance: 28 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Solana Beach, CA to El Cajon, 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 directions19 · 28 mi

1 Depart 77 yd
2 Turn right 9 yd
3 Turn left 33 yd
4 Turn right onto Solana Hills Drive 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Lomas Santa Fe Drive 140 yd
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 7 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Jacob Dekema Freeway 4 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway 14 mi
13 Keep slightly right 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto San Vicente Freeway 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto North Magnolia Avenue 1 mi
16 Turn left onto East Madison Avenue 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Graves Avenue 100 yd
18 Turn left 5 yd
19 Arrive

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The return trip from El Cajon, CA to Solana Beach, 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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Popular destinations close by

El Cajon, CA → Santee, CA6 mi · 10 min El Cajon, CA → San Diego, CA15 mi · 25 min El Cajon, CA → Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA4 mi · 10 min El Cajon, CA → La Mesa, CA7 mi · 10 min El Cajon, CA → Lemon Grove, CA9 mi · 15 min El Cajon, CA → Chula Vista, CA18 mi · 30 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 Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to El Cajon, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} and El Cajon, CA, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to El Cajon, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to El Cajon, CA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to El Cajon, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to El Cajon, CA, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is El Cajon, CA from Solana Beach, CA?: El Cajon, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Solana Beach, CA.
Are there charging stations between Solana Beach, CA and El Cajon, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Solana Beach, CA to El Cajon, 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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