How far is Riverside, CA from Crestline, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Crestline, CA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Crestline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Crestline.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland
3047 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 210 East
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2448 ft · 32 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 18: Waterman Avenue
1312 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Waterman Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Waterman Avenue
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Continue on Rim of the World Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Rim of the World Highway
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Turn straight
784 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1423 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Drive
2843 ft · 1 min · Lake Drive
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Turn slight right onto Pioneer Camp Road
24 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Camp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Camp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Crestline.
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.
Rim of the World Highway
Continue on Rim of the World Highway
9.12 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Crestline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Crestline?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
San Bernardino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Riverside and 15 miles from Crestline.
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 9.2 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 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Crestline.
Stop Ideas Near San Bernardino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Crestline. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 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 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 10,770 |
| Coordinates | 34.2419500, -117.2856000 |
| Altitude | 1406 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestline (-117.2856, 34.24195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
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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