How far is Fort Bragg, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Fort Bragg, CA to Riverside, CA is about 600.2 miles (965.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 519.4 miles (835.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Merced County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Bragg and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg and Riverside.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Laurel Street
58 m · 13 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
142 m · 24 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Redwood Avenue
122 m · 25 sec · East Redwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road
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Continue on Fort Bragg Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
116.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn sharp right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Bragg and Riverside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Bragg and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Bragg to Riverside?
The road trip is about 600.2 miles (965.9 km) and usually takes 09h 48m 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?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 297.7 miles from Fort Bragg and 302.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 519.4 miles (835.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 $122.19 one way or $244.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Fort Bragg and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Bragg and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 519.39 mi (835.88 km).
#1 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 966 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 29m |
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 | $122.19 | $244.37 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $128.48 | $256.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $132.23 | $264.45 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $160.27 | $320.54 |
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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