How far is East Richmond Heights, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from East Richmond Heights, CA to Riverside, CA is about 432.8 miles (696.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.4 miles (626.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
432.8 mi
08h 09m
Flight
389.38 mi
626.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from East Richmond Heights.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.38 mi
Kilometers
626.65 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
432.8 mi
Kilometers
696.53 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Wed, Apr 22, 3:22 AM PDT
Return by in East Richmond Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Richmond Heights
2026-04-21T19:12
Arrive Riverside
Wed, Apr 22, 3:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Richmond Heights
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From East Richmond Heights
216.4 mi
04h 04m
To Riverside
216.4 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Richmond Heights and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Richmond Heights and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    625 ft · 28 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Plymouth Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Zinn Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Zinn Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arlington Boulevard

    2127 ft · 46 sec · Arlington Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Solano Avenue

    2015 ft · 1 min · Solano Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: Oakland

    659 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80

    1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · MacArthur Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

    2448 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Richmond Heights and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 65%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 10%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.3 mi · 7%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 4%
MacArthur Freeway
16.4 mi · 4%
Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
389.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
04h 04m from East Richmond Heights
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Richmond Heights 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 East Richmond Heights to Riverside?

The road trip is about 432.8 miles (696.5 km) and usually takes 08h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.4 miles from East Richmond Heights and 216.4 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 389.4 miles (626.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $88.09 one way or $176.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Richmond Heights and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Richmond Heights and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 389.38 mi (626.65 km).

East Richmond Heights

#1 East Richmond Heights

Place in California, United States of America

Population3,280
Coordinates37.9449200, -122.3135800
Altitude118
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: East Richmond Heights (-122.31358, 37.94492)
End: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 697 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.27 gal
57.81 L · about $88.09
Round trip
$176.19
30.54 gal · 115.62 L
Estimated CO2
135.7 kg one way
Round trip: 271.4 kg / 598 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $88.09 $176.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $92.63 $185.26
Premium $6.24 $95.33 $190.66
Diesel $7.57 $115.55 $231.10

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between East Richmond Heights and Riverside. The current time is 19:12:57.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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