How far is it from Temecula, CA, to Poway, CA, ?

The distance between Temecula, CA, and Poway, CA, is 42 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, to Poway, CA, ?

The drive from Temecula, CA, to Poway, CA, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Temecula, CA, to Poway, CA, ?

The fastest route from Temecula, CA, to Poway, CA, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Poway, CA from Temecula, CA?

Poway, CA lies roughly to the south of Temecula, CA.

Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA follow?

The drive from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA mainly follows I 15.

Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Poway, CA?

Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA include Murrieta, Vista, Escondido.

Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Poway, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA) (350 kW); Chase Bank - 1467 Main St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 195.

Temecula, CA Poway, CA

Distance: 42 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA takes about 55 min via I 15. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in San Marcos, CA, Poway, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 42 mi

1 Depart right onto Santiago Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Old Town Front Street 1 mi
3 Take ramp straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Avocado Highway 22 mi
6 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 150 yd
7 Keep slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 4 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Escondido Freeway 5 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto West Bernardo Drive 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Pomerado Road 3 mi
12 Turn left onto Rancho Bernardo Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Espola Road 4 mi
14 Turn left onto High Valley Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Crocker Road 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Crocker Road

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The return trip from Poway, CA to Temecula, CA covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

195 chargers

Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA)CCS · 16849 Bernardo Ctr Dr, San Diego, CA, 92128350 kW
Chase Bank - 1467 Main StCCS, CHAdeMO · 1467 Main St, Ramona, CA, 92065350 kW
Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA)CCS, Type1 · 35875 Warm Springs Pkwy, Murrieta, CA, 92563350 kW
Del Norte PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 330 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92026350 kW

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Poway, CA → Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX)14 mi · 25 min Poway, CA → Santee, CA19 mi · 30 min Poway, CA → Vista, CA24 mi · 35 min Poway, CA → La Mesa, CA25 mi · 35 min Poway, CA → Del Mar, CA19 mi · 30 min Poway, CA → Camp Pendleton South, CA50 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 September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Poway, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Temecula, CA, {fromState} and Poway, CA, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Poway, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Poway, CA, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Poway, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Poway, CA, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Poway, CA from Temecula, CA?: Poway, CA lies roughly to the south of Temecula, CA.
Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA follow?: The drive from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA mainly follows I 15.
Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Poway, CA?: Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA include Murrieta, Vista, Escondido.
Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Poway, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Poway, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA) (350 kW); Chase Bank - 1467 Main St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 195.

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