How far is Palo Alto, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and Riverside is 359.13 miles (577.96 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to Riverside, CA is 359.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 49 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to Riverside, California is: 411.05 miles (661.52 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to Riverside will take approximately 06 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.
| Population | 330786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W |
| Latitude | 33.9533500 |
| Longitude | -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Palo Alto and Riverside
The distance between Palo Alto and Riverside is 662 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Palo Alto and Riverside. The current time is 21:03:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 54.91 liters (14.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to Riverside is $77.67 (diesel $89.87).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $77.67 | $81.11 | $83.3 | $89.87 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
