How far is Riverside, CA from Del Monte Forest, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Del Monte Forest, CA is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern 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 Monte Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Del Monte Forest.
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Start on the route
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
1617 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
773 ft · 17 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Sanborn Road
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Continue on East Blanco Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3198 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Monterey Salinas Highway
17.9 mi · 23 min · Monterey Salinas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 68 West: Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
1034 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 68 East: Pebble Beach
119 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 17 Mile Drive
32 m · 2 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto 17 Mile Drive
611 ft · 16 sec · 17 Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Sunridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sunridge Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1148 ft · 53 sec · Sunridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunridge Road
543 ft · 13 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn right onto Ronda Road
1621 ft · 1 min · Ronda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronda Road
35 m · 5 sec · Ronda Road
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Continue on Sunridge Road
1762 ft · 35 sec · Sunridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Lopez Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lopez Road
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Turn left
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Forest Lake Road
1380 ft · 1 min · Forest Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Del Monte Forest.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
94.5 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Del Monte Forest?
The road trip is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km) and usually takes 07h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Riverside and 188.4 miles from Del Monte Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.67 one way or $153.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Del Monte Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Del Monte Forest. Straight-line distance: 314.6 mi (506.3 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 Monte Forest
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
| Population | 4,514 |
| Coordinates | 36.5863500, -121.9474600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Monte Forest (-121.94746, 36.58635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $76.67 | $153.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.62 | $161.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.97 | $165.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $100.57 | $201.13 |
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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