How far is Riverside, CA from Chino Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Chino Hills, CA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.94 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.97 mi
33.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.97 mi
Kilometers
33.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.94 mi
Kilometers
43.36 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chino Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-19T04:35
Arrive Chino Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Ontario
CA

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Riverside
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Chino Hills
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Chino Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Chino Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mission Boulevard

    1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West

    1617 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Phillips Ranch Road

    1718 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Phillips Ranch Road

    1408 ft · 28 sec · Phillips Ranch Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chino Hills Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Chino Hills Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    108 m · 31 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    106 m · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    127 m · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Chino Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
13.6 mi · 50%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 23%
Central Avenue
3.55 mi · 13%
Chino Hills Parkway
2.26 mi · 8%
Phillips Ranch Road
0.59 mi · 2%
CA 60 West
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
00h 19m from Riverside
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Chino Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Chino Hills?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Riverside and 13.5 miles from Chino Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Chino Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ontario and the surrounding midpoint area.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall

Riverside , CA
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Breakfast restaurant
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 7.5 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontario.

RAIL

Ontario

228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

7 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

9 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

28 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Chino Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Chino Hills

#2 Chino Hills

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population84,586
Coordinates33.9938000, -117.7588800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Chino Hills (-117.75888, 33.9938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.96
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.48 $10.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.76 $11.53
Premium $6.24 $5.93 $11.86
Diesel $7.57 $7.19 $14.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Chino Hills. The current time is 04:35:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.