How far is it from Solana Beach, CA, to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), ?

The distance between Solana Beach, CA, and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Solana Beach, CA, to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), ?

The drive from Solana Beach, CA, to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Solana Beach, CA, to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), ?

The fastest route from Solana Beach, CA, to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) from Solana Beach, CA?

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) lies roughly to the north of Solana Beach, CA.

Are there charging stations between Solana Beach, CA and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Solana Beach, CA to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW); Camino Town and Country (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 268.

Solana Beach, CA McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Solana Beach, CA to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) takes about 20 min via I 5. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 13 mi

This 12-mile trip takes about 19 minutes, starting on Solana Hills Drive. From there, it's a quick jump onto the San Diego Freeway and Aviara Parkway, ending at Balfour Court in Solana Beach right along the Pacific Coast Highway.

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 1 mi
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 102 yd
8 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 4 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 5 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Poinsettia Lane 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Aviara Parkway 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto College Boulevard 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Aston Avenue 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Rutherford Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Balfour Court 107 yd
17 Turn left 1 mi
18 Arrive left

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The return trip from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Solana Beach, CA covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

268 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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McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Santee, CA36 mi · 50 min McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → San Diego, CA29 mi · 40 min McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → La Mesa, CA37 mi · 50 min McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Escondido, CA14 mi · 25 min McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → San Clemente, CA33 mi · 45 min McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → Temecula, CA34 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), {toState}?: The distance between Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), {toState} is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), {toState}?: The drive from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), {toState}?: The fastest route from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) from Solana Beach, CA?: McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) lies roughly to the north of Solana Beach, CA.
Are there charging stations between Solana Beach, CA and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Solana Beach, CA to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW); Camino Town and Country (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 268.

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