How far is Marina, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Marina, CA to Riverside, CA is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.18 mi
06h 00m
Flight
311.88 mi
501.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.88 mi
Kilometers
501.92 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.18 mi
Kilometers
592.53 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM PDT
Return by in Marina
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marina
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marina
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Buttonwillow
CA

Place in Kern County California

From Marina
181.9 mi
03h 00m
To Riverside
186.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marina and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carmel Avenue

    59 m · 7 sec · Carmel Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard

    1546 ft · 35 sec · Del Monte Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Reservation Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Reservation Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Blanco Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · West Blanco Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Blanco Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Sanborn Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · South Sanborn Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield

    968 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Paso Robles Highway

    32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2047 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  30. 30

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
115 mi · 31%
El Camino Real
94.6 mi · 26%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 12%
Paso Robles Highway
32.7 mi · 9%
Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 3%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

El Camino Real

Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

94.6 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
311.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
03h 00m from Marina
Leave By
11:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Marina 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 Marina to Riverside?

The road trip is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from Marina and 186.2 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 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 $74.94 one way or $149.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Marina and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buttonwillow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marina and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 311.88 mi (501.92 km).

Marina

#1 Marina

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population21,836
Coordinates36.6844000, -121.8021700
Altitude13
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: (-121.802016, 36.684203)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.99 gal
49.18 L · about $74.94
Round trip
$149.88
25.98 gal · 98.36 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.9 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $74.94 $149.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $78.80 $157.59
Premium $6.24 $81.10 $162.19
Diesel $7.57 $98.30 $196.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marina and Riverside. The current time is 23:18:30.

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.