How far is Los Gatos, CA from Riverside, CA?
Fastest route
The trip from Los Gatos, California, USA to Riverside, California, USA takes approximately 6 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 392 miles. The suggested route is via CA-152 E and I-5 S.
Directions
- Start by getting on CA-85 S in San Jose from Los Gatos Blvd.
- Head north toward Los Gatos Blvd, then turn left toward Los Gatos Blvd.
- Turn right onto Los Gatos Blvd and pass by Citi on the left.
- Turn right to merge onto CA-85 S.
- Follow CA-85 S and US-101 S, then take exit 357 for Leavesley Rd/CA-152 W toward Gilroy.
- Get on I-5 S in Merced County from CA-152 E.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Leavesley Rd and continue onto Ferguson Rd.
- Use the right lane to merge onto I-5 S via the ramp to Los Angeles.
- Continue on I-5 S. Take CA-60 E to Market Street in Riverside. Take exit 52A from CA-60 E.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 144 to merge onto CA-134 E toward Glendale/Pasadena.
- Take exit 30A toward CA-19/Rosemead Blvd S (may be closed at certain times or days).
- Turn right onto N Halstead St, then left onto E Colorado Blvd/Historic Rte 66 E.
- Continue to follow E Colorado Blvd and pass by DaVita Pasadena Foothills Dialysis on the right.
- Turn left onto Colorado Blvd, then left onto N Santa Anita Ave.
- Turn right to merge onto I-210 E toward San Bernardino.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 45 for CA-57 S toward Santa Ana.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 22C for CA-71 toward Corona.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 12 to merge onto CA-60 E toward Riverside.
- Take exit 52A for Market Street toward Downtown.
- Follow Market Street to your destination.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Plan for a 6-hour and 8-minute journey covering a distance of 392 miles.
- ⛽ Make sure to refuel your vehicle before embarking on the trip.
- 🚗 Stay alert and follow all traffic laws and regulations.
- 🚧 Check for any road closures or construction updates along the route.
- 📱 Use a reliable navigation system or GPS to assist you during the journey.
- 🍴 Pack some snacks or plan for meal stops along the way.
- 🚽 Take restroom breaks at suitable locations to ensure comfort during the trip.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Gatos and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Gatos and Riverside.
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Start on CA 9: Los Gatos, Saratoga
1 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
60 m · 3 sec · Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 17 South
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto CA 17
6 m · 1 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Los Gatos
840 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
60 m · 3 sec · Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 17 North: San Jose
779 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 85 North, CA 85 South: Mountain View, Gilroy
1031 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 South: Gilroy
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Valley Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · West Valley Freeway
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Gatos 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
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Los Gatos and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Gatos to Riverside?
The road trip is about 397.5 miles (639.7 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.5 miles from Los Gatos and 201 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 $80.94 one way or $161.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Gatos and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Gatos and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 342.44 mi (551.11 km).
#1 Los Gatos
Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California
| Population | 30,266 |
| Coordinates | 37.2266100, -121.9746800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 640 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $80.94 | $161.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $85.11 | $170.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $87.59 | $175.18 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $106.17 | $212.33 |
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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