How far is Riverside, CA from Upland, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Upland, CA is about 708.5 miles (1140.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 581.6 miles (936 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Upland.
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Start on the route
81 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Riverside Road
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Turn left onto Maple Creek Road
752 ft · 21 sec · Maple Creek Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Creek Road
3120 ft · 2 min · Maple Creek Road
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Turn right
2893 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Blue Lake Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Trinity Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Trinity Highway
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Turn right onto Court Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
3233 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Base Line Road
1856 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Base Line Road
145 m · 8 sec · Base Line Road
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Continue on Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baseline Road
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Foothill Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue
2620 ft · 1 min · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Arrow Highway
865 ft · 27 sec · West Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
808 ft · 24 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Upland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Riverside and Sunny near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Upland?
The road trip is about 708.5 miles (1140.2 km) and usually takes 13h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 354.4 miles from Riverside and 354.2 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 581.6 miles (936 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $156.53 one way or $313.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 222.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Riverside and Sunny near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Upland. Straight-line distance: 581.63 mi (936.04 km).
#1 Riverside
Situated in Northern California's Humboldt County at an elevation of 121 feet, this small unincorporated community is located along the lower Van Duzen River near its confluence with the Eel River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8637400, -123.9706100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-117.64839, 34.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 50m |
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 | $6.26 | $156.53 | $313.05 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $162.48 | $324.95 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $167.23 | $334.45 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $210.33 | $420.65 |
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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