How far is Crestline, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Crestline, CA to Riverside, CA is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.12 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.92 mi
33.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.12 mi
Kilometers
48.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Tue, May 19, 2:00 PM PDT
Return by in Crestline
Tue, May 19, 2:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestline
2026-05-19T13:17
Arrive Riverside
Tue, May 19, 2:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crestline
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Bernardino
CA

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Crestline
15 mi
00h 21m
To Riverside
15.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestline and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestline and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Camp Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Camp Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1090 ft · 30 sec · Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Lake Drive

    1754 ft · 48 sec · Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    878 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Rim of the World Highway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Rim of the World Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterman Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Waterman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    655 ft · 19 sec · 30th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward CA 210 West: Los Angeles, Riverside

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2322 ft · 30 sec · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South: Riverside

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 South

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    52 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestline and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rim of the World Highway
9.09 mi · 30%
Riverside Freeway
8.87 mi · 29%
San Bernardino Freeway
4.21 mi · 14%
I 215 South
2.18 mi · 7%
Waterman Avenue
2.05 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rim of the World Highway

Turn straight onto Rim of the World Highway

9.09 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Bernardino
00h 21m from Crestline
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crestline and Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crestline to Riverside?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

San Bernardino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Crestline and 15.1 miles from Riverside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestline and Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near San Bernardino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Bernardino and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 6.2 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
Stay option 9.1 mi away

Hilton Garden Inn Fontana

Fontana , CA
10543 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92337, United States
Rating 4.4/5 868 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Bernardino.

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

2 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

16 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

21 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Ontario

33 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestline and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).

Crestline

#1 Crestline

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

Population10,770
Coordinates34.2419500, -117.2856000
Altitude1406
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Camp Road (-117.285592, 34.24196)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.23
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.12 $12.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $6.24 $6.62 $13.24
Diesel $7.57 $8.02 $16.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestline and Riverside. The current time is 13:17:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.