How far is Riverside, CA from Del Mar, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Del Mar, CA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Del Mar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Del Mar.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Parkway
1938 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto West Valley Parkway
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Valley Parkway
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Continue on Del Dios Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Del Dios Highway
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Continue on Paseo Delicias
1 mi · 2 min · Paseo Delicias
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Turn left onto Via de la Valle
5.6 mi · 10 min · Via de la Valle
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Turn left onto Jimmy Durante Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Jimmy Durante Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jimmy Durante Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · Jimmy Durante Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jimmy Durante Boulevard
2838 ft · 1 min · Jimmy Durante Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Camino del Mar
1399 ft · 52 sec · Camino del Mar
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camino del Mar
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Del Mar.
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 Mostly Sunny 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 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Temecula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Riverside and 42.4 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 15.9 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Del Mar.
Stop Ideas Near Temecula
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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 Temecula.
Sun City, California
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
Hemet (Devonshire Ave), California
Perris, California
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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.20 | $36.40 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
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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