Oceanside to Borrego Springs, CA

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Oceanside to Borrego Springs in East San Diego County. The drive goes from near the coast through Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido, then into higher elevations in Ramona and Santa Ysabel. The route heads north on Highway 79 through grasslands and hills with trees clustered in some areas. It then heads east on two county highways through the rural community of Ranchita and then downhill on a curving road with many switchbacks to Borrego Springs in the low desert.

Date of trip: June 7, 2025
Distance: 86.5 mi (139 km)
Travel time: 1 hour, 52 minutes
Video speed: 5× normal

ROUTE TIMELINE
Oceanside 0:10
Escondido 2:41
Ramona 8:36
Highway 79 14:04
Hwy S2 16:21
Hwy S22 17:20
Borrego Springs 21:43

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