How far is Del Mar, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Del Mar, CA to Riverside, CA is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Del Mar and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Mar and Riverside.
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Start on Camino del Mar
1.3 km · 3 min · Camino del Mar
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Turn left onto Del Mar Heights Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Del Mar Heights Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
1729 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
3240 ft · 43 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 56 East: Carmel Valley Road, Beaches
1620 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Carmel Valley Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Carmel Valley Road
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Merge slight left onto Ted Williams Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Ted Williams Freeway
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Continue on Ted Williams Parkway
652 ft · 11 sec · Ted Williams Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 15 North
1202 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
27.4 mi · 32 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alessandro Boulevard
1661 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Alessandro Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Alessandro Boulevard
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Continue on Alessandro Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Alessandro Boulevard
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Continue on Central Avenue
2 mi · 4 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 Del Mar 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.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
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 Del Mar and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Del Mar to Riverside?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Rainbow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Del Mar and 45.8 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.69 one way or $37.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Del Mar and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Rainbow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
City Of Temecula
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainbow.
Oceanside Transit Center
Sun City, California
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del Mar and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 69.08 mi (111.18 km).
#1 Del Mar
City in California
| Population | 4,304 |
| Coordinates | 32.9594900, -117.2653100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.69 | $37.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.23 | $40.45 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
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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