How far is Quartz Hill, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Quartz Hill, CA to Riverside, CA is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Quartz Hill and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quartz Hill and Riverside.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto 50th Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · 50th Street West
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Turn left onto West Avenue N
2 mi · 4 min · West Avenue N
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Continue on R. Lee Ermey Avenue (West Avenue N)
1.6 mi · 2 min · R. Lee Ermey Avenue (West Avenue N)
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard
1056 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard
59 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Palmdale Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Palmdale Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sierra Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto East Avenue S
3.9 mi · 6 min · East Avenue S
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Turn right onto 47th Street East
1595 ft · 27 sec · 47th Street East
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Continue on Fort Tejon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Tejon Road
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Continue on Pearblossom Highway
18 mi · 26 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Continue on Antelope Highway
20.5 mi · 28 min · Antelope Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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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 Quartz Hill 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.
Antelope Highway
Continue on Antelope Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 28m
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 Quartz Hill 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 Quartz Hill to Riverside?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Phelan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Quartz Hill and 46.8 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.35 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Quartz Hill and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Phelan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phelan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Quartz Hill and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 66.98 mi (107.8 km).
#1 Quartz Hill
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 10,912 |
| Coordinates | 34.6452600, -118.2181300 |
| Altitude | 761 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
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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