How far is Rio Dell, CA from Miranda, CA?
The driving distance from Rio Dell, CA to Miranda, CA is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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.
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Dell and Miranda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Dell and Miranda.
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Start on West Davis Street
1716 ft · 39 sec · West Davis Street
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Take the ramp right
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miranda, French Road, Phillipsville
970 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto French Road
80 m · 7 sec · French Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Hills Road
2097 ft · 49 sec · Maple Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Giants
1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Giants
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Turn right onto School Road
795 ft · 36 sec · School Road
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Turn right onto Oak Street
109 m · 16 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Lane
103 m · 15 sec · Orchard Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Dell and Miranda.
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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 34m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Rio Dell and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Dell to Miranda?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Hydesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Rio Dell and 16.3 miles from Miranda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Rio Dell and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Miranda.
Stop Ideas Near Hydesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Rio Dell
Avenue Of The Giants Forest
Shrine Drive Thru Tree
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hydesville.
Fortuna, California
Rio Dell-Scotia, California
Eureka, California
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Dell and Miranda. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).
#1 Rio Dell
City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.4993000, -124.1064400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miranda (-123.82365, 40.23459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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