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

The distance between Vista, CA, and Oceanside, CA, is 7 mi by road.

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

The drive from Vista, CA, to Oceanside, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Vista, CA, to Oceanside, CA, covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Oceanside, CA from Vista, CA?

Oceanside, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Vista, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Vista, CA to Oceanside, 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: 117.

Vista, CA Oceanside, CA

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Vista, CA to Oceanside, CA takes about 15 min via CA 78. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 7 mi

Head out on Phillips Way for about 13 minutes, then take CA 78 and Old Grove Road toward Oceanside. It's a 7-mile run that leads straight to the coast.

1 Depart onto Phillips Way 88 yd
2 Turn left onto Phillips Street 51 yd
3 Turn left onto Civic Center Drive 133 yd
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Ronald Packard Parkway 3 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto South Emerald Drive 2 mi
8 Turn left onto Olive Avenue 1 mi

9 Turn right onto College Boulevard 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Old Grove Road 2 mi
11 Continue U-turn onto Old Grove Road 154 yd
12 Turn right onto Via Pelicano 176 yd
13 Turn left onto Canyon Creek Way 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto Canyon Creek Way

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The return trip from Oceanside, CA to Vista, CA covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

117 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
Carlsbad Premium Outlets (Carlsbad, CA)CCS, Type1 · 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA, 92008350 kW
Del Norte PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 330 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92026350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Head out on Phillips Way for about 13 minutes, then take CA 78 and Old Grove Road toward Oceanside. It's a 7-mile run that leads straight to the coast.

Popular destinations close by

Oceanside, CA → Wildomar, CA37 mi · 50 min Oceanside, CA → Encinitas, CA17 mi · 30 min Oceanside, CA → Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN)4 mi · 10 min Oceanside, CA → McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)11 mi · 20 min Oceanside, CA → Carlsbad, CA12 mi · 25 min Oceanside, CA → San Diego, CA37 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Oceanside, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Vista, CA, {fromState} and Oceanside, CA, {toState} is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Oceanside, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Oceanside, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Oceanside, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Vista, CA, {fromState} to Oceanside, CA, {toState} covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Oceanside, CA from Vista, CA?: Oceanside, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Vista, CA.
Are there charging stations between Vista, CA and Oceanside, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Vista, CA to Oceanside, 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: 117.

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