How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Riverside, CA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
83 m · 16 sec · Archibald Avenue
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Haven Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Haven Avenue
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Continue on South Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Haven Avenue
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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.
Van Buren Boulevard
Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.05 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga to Riverside?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 15.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Cucamonga and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 15.46 mi (24.88 km).
#1 Rancho Cucamonga
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 178,849 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064000, -117.5931100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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