How far is Buena Park, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Buena Park, CA to Riverside, CA is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Park and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Park and Riverside.
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Start on Beach Boulevard
4 m · 1 sec · Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Beach Boulevard
679 ft · 25 sec · Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 5 South
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1923 ft · 25 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
1256 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Park and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buena Park and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Park to Riverside?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Buena Park and 20.4 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.19 one way or $16.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buena Park and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena Park and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 35.02 mi (56.36 km).
#1 Buena Park
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 81,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.8675100, -117.9981200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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