How far is Muscoy, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Muscoy, CA to Riverside, CA is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muscoy and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muscoy and Riverside.
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Start on Duffy Street
4 m · 3 sec · Duffy Street
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Turn right onto Kern Street
2149 ft · 2 min · Kern Street
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Turn right onto Nolan Street
993 ft · 29 sec · Nolan Street
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Continue on Short Street
818 ft · 27 sec · Short Street
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Turn right onto Cajon Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cajon Boulevard
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
151 m · 24 sec · 23rd Street
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Turn right onto North Mount Vernon Avenue
1099 ft · 29 sec · North Mount Vernon Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 215 South
1622 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 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 Muscoy 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
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.58 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Muscoy 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 Muscoy to Riverside?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Grand Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Muscoy and 9.3 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Muscoy and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
City of Fontana Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Terrace.
Riverside–Downtown
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muscoy and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 14.19 mi (22.84 km).
#1 Muscoy
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 10,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.1541800, -117.3442100 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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