How far is Hacienda Heights, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Hacienda Heights, CA to Riverside, CA is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.21 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.92 mi
52.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.92 mi
Kilometers
52.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.21 mi
Kilometers
66.32 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM PDT
Return by in Hacienda Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hacienda Heights
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hacienda Heights
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Chino
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Hacienda Heights
18.7 mi
00h 26m
To Riverside
22.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hacienda Heights and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on South Hacienda Boulevard

    816 ft · 22 sec · South Hacienda Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on South Hacienda Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hacienda Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona

    1743 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Pomona Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Pomona Freeway

  8. 8

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
25.6 mi · 62%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 16%
Central Avenue
3.59 mi · 9%
South Hacienda Boulevard
1.25 mi · 3%
CA 60 East
0.33 mi · 1%
Mission Boulevard
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chino
00h 26m from Hacienda Heights
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hacienda 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 Hacienda Heights to Riverside?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Chino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Hacienda Heights and 22.5 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:44 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 Hacienda Heights and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Chino

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 Chino and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 10.7 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chino.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

8 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

9 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

27 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hacienda Heights and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 32.92 mi (52.98 km).

Hacienda Heights

#1 Hacienda Heights

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population54,038
Coordinates33.9930700, -117.9686800
Altitude138
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: South Hacienda Boulevard (-117.968753, 33.993063)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.73
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hacienda Heights and Riverside. The current time is 08:09:01.

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.