How far is it from Vista, CA, to Encinitas, CA, ?

The distance between Vista, CA, and Encinitas, CA, is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vista, CA, to Encinitas, CA, ?

The drive from Vista, CA, to Encinitas, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Vista, CA, to Encinitas, CA, ?

The fastest route from Vista, CA, to Encinitas, CA, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Encinitas, CA from Vista, CA?

Encinitas, CA lies roughly to the south of Vista, CA.

Are there charging stations between Vista, CA and Encinitas, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Vista, CA to Encinitas, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW); Camino Town and Country (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 193.

Vista, CA Encinitas, CA

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Vista, CA to Encinitas, CA takes about 25 min via S10. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 14 mi

1 Depart onto Phillips Way 88 yd
2 Turn left onto Phillips Street 51 yd
3 Turn left onto Civic Center Drive 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Sunset Drive 80 yd
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Ronald Packard Parkway 4 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South Rancho Santa Fe Road 7 mi

9 Continue straight onto Olivenhain Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto North El Camino Real 2 mi
11 Turn right 93 yd
12 Arrive

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The return trip from Encinitas, CA to Vista, CA covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

193 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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Encinitas, CA → Irvine, CA58 mi · 1 h 15 min Encinitas, CA → Oceanside, CA17 mi · 30 min Encinitas, CA → McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)8 mi · 15 min Encinitas, CA → Del Mar, CA8 mi · 15 min Encinitas, CA → Solana Beach, CA5 mi · 10 min Encinitas, CA → Carlsbad, CA7 mi · 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 Vista, CA, {fromState} to Encinitas, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Vista, CA, {fromState} and Encinitas, CA, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Encinitas, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Encinitas, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Encinitas, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Encinitas, CA, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Encinitas, CA from Vista, CA?: Encinitas, CA lies roughly to the south of Vista, CA.
Are there charging stations between Vista, CA and Encinitas, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Vista, CA to Encinitas, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW); Camino Town and Country (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 193.

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