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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Hacienda Boulevard
816 ft · 22 sec · South Hacienda Boulevard
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Continue on South Hacienda Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hacienda Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 East: Pomona
1743 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
20.3 mi · 23 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hacienda Heights 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.
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.
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 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.
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Chino City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chino.
Ontario
Pomona station
Claremont, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hacienda Heights and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 32.92 mi (52.98 km).
#1 Hacienda Heights
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 54,038 |
| Coordinates | 33.9930700, -117.9686800 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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