How far is Riverside, CA from Burney, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Burney, CA is about 645.6 miles (1039 km), with a travel time of about 12h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 532.7 miles (857.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 07m.
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.
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Burney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Burney.
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Start on the route
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
1617 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
33.7 mi · 37 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Burney
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 299
2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 299
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Continue on State Highway 299
1 km · 54 sec · State Highway 299
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Continue on East Stillwater Way
1077 ft · 17 sec · East Stillwater Way
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Continue on Highway 299
19.1 mi · 25 min · Highway 299
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Turn left
27.4 mi · 38 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Burney.
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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Burney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Burney?
The road trip is about 645.6 miles (1039 km) and usually takes 12h 07m 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 322.9 miles from Riverside and 322.7 miles from Burney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 532.7 miles (857.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.9 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 $131.42 one way or $262.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Burney.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
Denair station
Modesto station
Merced station
Gilroy, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Burney. Straight-line distance: 532.71 mi (857.31 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Burney
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
| Population | 3,154 |
| Coordinates | 40.8823800, -121.6608200 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burney (-121.66082, 40.88238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1039 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 03m |
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 | $131.42 | $262.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $138.18 | $276.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $142.22 | $284.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $172.38 | $344.75 |
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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