How far is Riverside, CA from Coronado, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Coronado, CA is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Coronado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Coronado.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Alessandro Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Alessandro Boulevard
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Continue on East Alessandro Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Alessandro Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
34.1 mi · 39 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 163 South
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Cabrillo Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Cabrillo Freeway
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Continue on Cabrillo Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South, I 5 North: Park Boulevard, 4th Avenue
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Park Boulevard
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Chula Vista
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John J. Montgomery Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · John J. Montgomery Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 75 South: Coronado
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on San Diego–Coronado Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Diego–Coronado Bridge
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Continue on 4th Street
1913 ft · 41 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Pomona Avenue
1357 ft · 39 sec · Pomona Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street
851 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Orange Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
764 ft · 26 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto E Avenue
119 m · 20 sec · E Avenue
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Turn right onto Encino Lane
36 m · 9 sec · Encino Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Encino Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Coronado.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
34.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Coronado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Coronado?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rainbow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Riverside and 51.1 miles from Coronado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.62 one way or $41.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Coronado.
Stop Ideas Near Rainbow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Best Western Escondido Hotel
City of Temecula Civic Center
Dixon Lake Campground
Rodeway Inn Escondido Downtown
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainbow.
Oceanside Transit Center
Sun City, California
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Coronado. Straight-line distance: 88.43 mi (142.32 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 Coronado
City in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 22,647 |
| Coordinates | 32.6858900, -117.1830900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coronado (-117.18309, 32.68589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $5.71 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.95 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $22.18 | $44.35 |
| Diesel | $8.12 | $29.30 | $58.59 |
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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