How far is Garden Grove, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Garden Grove, CA to Riverside, CA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden Grove and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden Grove and Riverside.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
75 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
70 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Taft Street
125 m · 14 sec · Taft Street
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Turn left onto Century Boulevard
1601 ft · 37 sec · Century Boulevard
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Turn right onto Euclid Street
1495 ft · 39 sec · Euclid Street
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Turn left onto CA 22 East
1584 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on Garden Grove Freeway
1 km · 43 sec · Garden Grove Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
26.1 mi · 30 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street
1145 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
55 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 Garden Grove 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.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
26.1 mi · 00h 30m
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 Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove to Riverside?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Garden Grove and 21 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garden Grove and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Disneyland Hotel
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden Grove and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.16 km).
#1 Garden Grove
The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 171,366 |
| Coordinates | 33.7739100, -117.9414500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
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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