How far is Colton, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Colton, CA to Riverside, CA is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colton and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colton and Riverside.
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Start on North Colton Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · North Colton Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mount Vernon Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Mount Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
1200 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 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 Colton and Riverside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.95 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Colton and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colton to Riverside?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Colton and 6.3 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colton and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Highgrove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Cucamonga Sign Shop LLC
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highgrove.
Riverside–Downtown
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.41 km).
#1 Colton
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,661 |
| Coordinates | 34.0739000, -117.3136500 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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