How far is Highgrove, CA from Moreno Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Highgrove, CA to Moreno Valley, CA is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highgrove and Moreno Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highgrove and Moreno Valley.
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Start on Transit Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · Transit Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Stephens Avenue
695 ft · 16 sec · Stephens Avenue
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Take the ramp right
822 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Heacock Street
1789 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Heacock Street
568 ft · 12 sec · Heacock Street
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Turn left onto Sunnymead Boulevard
2671 ft · 1 min · Sunnymead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Indian Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Indian Street
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Turn left onto Webster Avenue
1361 ft · 60 sec · Webster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Webster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highgrove and Moreno Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 215 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
5.14 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Highgrove and Mostly Sunny near Moreno Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highgrove to Moreno Valley?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Highgrove and 5.8 miles from Moreno Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highgrove and Mostly Sunny near Moreno Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Loma Linda City Hall
City of Loma Linda Fire Station 251
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highgrove and Moreno Valley. Straight-line distance: 8 mi (12.87 km).
#1 Highgrove
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
| Population | 3,988 |
| Coordinates | 34.0158500, -117.3333800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moreno Valley
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 212,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.9375200, -117.2305900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.23054, 33.93752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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