How far is Riverside, CA from Del Mar, CA?
The estimated driving distance from Riverside, CA to Del Mar, CA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Cloudy
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Del Mar.
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 Cloudy near Del Mar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Del Mar?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Fallbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Riverside and 51.8 miles from Del Mar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Cloudy near Del Mar.
Stop Ideas Near Fallbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Summerly Community Park - City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
City Of Temecula
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fallbrook.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
San Clemente Pier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Del Mar. Straight-line distance: 69.08 mi (111.18 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 Del Mar
City in California
| Population | 4,304 |
| Coordinates | 32.9594900, -117.2653100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Mar (-117.26531, 32.95949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
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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