Best route from Escondido to Borrego Springs
We are heading to Borrego Springs from Escondido CA with a 43 ft 5th wheel next month and have heard there are some pretty hairy routes going in to Borrego. Any suggestions for the safest route to ge...
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Safest route would be to try to avoid Montezuma Valley Rd. and/or Banner Grade.
1. Take I-15 North to HWY 76 – 15.3 mi. - Head East (Right)
2. Take Hwy 76 to Hwy 79 – 34.5 mi. - Head North (Left)
3. Turn right on S2 – 4.3 mi. - (San Felipe Rd.)
4. Take S2 to Hwy 78 – 16.8 mi. - (Turn Left)
5. Take Hwy 78 to Borrego Springs Rd. - 15.4 mi. - (Turn Left)
6. Borrego Springs Rd. will take you into Borrego Springs - 11.5 mi.
Total of 97.8 miles.
If you are comfortable driving up and through Valley Center you can knock off a few miles and meet up with Hwy 76 at the foot of Palomar Mountain. Then follow the directions starting at #2.
1. Take I-15 North to HWY 76 – 15.3 mi. - Head East (Right)
2. Take Hwy 76 to Hwy 79 – 34.5 mi. - Head North (Left)
3. Turn right on S2 – 4.3 mi. - (San Felipe Rd.)
4. Take S2 to Hwy 78 – 16.8 mi. - (Turn Left)
5. Take Hwy 78 to Borrego Springs Rd. - 15.4 mi. - (Turn Left)
6. Borrego Springs Rd. will take you into Borrego Springs - 11.5 mi.
Total of 97.8 miles.
If you are comfortable driving up and through Valley Center you can knock off a few miles and meet up with Hwy 76 at the foot of Palomar Mountain. Then follow the directions starting at #2.
