How far is Pasadena, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Pasadena, CA to Riverside, CA is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and Riverside.
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Start on East Holly Street
134 m · 24 sec · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto North Marengo Avenue
1319 ft · 42 sec · North Marengo Avenue
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Turn right onto East Corson Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Corson Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 210 East: San Bernardino
1606 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
852 ft · 15 sec · 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 Pasadena and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Foothill Freeway
Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pasadena 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 Pasadena to Riverside?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pomona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Pasadena and 29.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pasadena and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Pomona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 44.9 mi (72.26 km).
#1 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 141,045 |
| Coordinates | 34.1477800, -118.1445200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
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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