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

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

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

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

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

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

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

San Diego, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Solana Beach, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Solana Beach, CA to San Diego, 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.

Solana Beach, CA San Diego, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Solana Beach, CA to San Diego, 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

After 23 minutes on Solana Hills Drive, the route hits the San Diego Freeway and I-805. This 16-mile stretch leads straight into San Diego, located 20 miles north of the Mexican border.

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 3 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Kearny Villa Road 138 yd
16 Continue straight onto Ruffin Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Ruffin Court 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Viewridge Court 1 mi
19 Turn slightly left 63 yd
20 Arrive

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The return trip from San Diego, CA to Solana Beach, 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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After 23 minutes on Solana Hills Drive, the route hits the San Diego Freeway and I-805. This 16-mile stretch leads straight into San Diego, located 20 miles north of the Mexican border.

Popular destinations close by

San Diego, CA → Oceanside, CA38 mi · 50 min San Diego, CA → Temecula, CA51 mi · 1 h 5 min San Diego, CA → Encinitas, CA21 mi · 30 min San Diego, CA → Escondido, CA24 mi · 35 min San Diego, CA → Murrieta, CA57 mi · 1 h 10 min San Diego, CA → Wildomar, CA61 mi · 1 h 15 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 San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} and San Diego, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Solana Beach, CA, {fromState} to San Diego, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is San Diego, CA from Solana Beach, CA?: San Diego, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Solana Beach, CA.
Are there charging stations between Solana Beach, CA and San Diego, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Solana Beach, CA to San Diego, 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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