How far is Moreno Valley, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Moreno Valley, CA to Riverside, CA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moreno Valley and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moreno Valley and Riverside.
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Start on Webster Avenue
1361 ft · 1 min · Webster Avenue
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Turn right onto Indian Street
656 ft · 20 sec · Indian Street
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Turn left onto Sunnymead Boulevard
2672 ft · 1 min · Sunnymead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Heacock Street
871 ft · 23 sec · Heacock Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 60 West: Riverside
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moreno Valley Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left
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 Moreno Valley 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.
Escondido Freeway
Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.95 mi · 00h 05m
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 Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley to Riverside?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Highgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Moreno Valley and 6.9 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moreno Valley and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Highgrove
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 Highgrove.
Riverside–Downtown
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moreno Valley and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 9.55 mi (15.37 km).
#1 Moreno Valley
The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 212,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.9375200, -117.2305900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
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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