How far is Montclair, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Montclair, CA to Riverside, CA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montclair and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montclair and Riverside.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto San Bernardino Street
19 m · 3 sec · San Bernardino Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2742 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1433 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Haven Avenue
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Haven Avenue
1672 ft · 34 sec · Haven Avenue
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Continue on South Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Haven Avenue
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · 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 Montclair and Riverside.
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.
San Bernardino Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
6.38 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montclair 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 Montclair to Riverside?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Montclair and 15.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montclair and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.38 km).
#1 Montclair
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 40,600 |
| Coordinates | 34.0775100, -117.6897800 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
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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