How far is Riverside, CA from East Hemet, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to East Hemet, CA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and East Hemet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and East Hemet.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hemet, San Jacinto, Gilman Springs Road, 1
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Gilman Springs Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · Gilman Springs Road
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Take the ramp right toward Sanderson Avenue
2451 ft · 1 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Sanderson Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn right onto North State Street
2702 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ramona Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto San Jacinto Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · San Jacinto Avenue
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North San Jacinto Street
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto Cornell Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Cornell Street
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Turn left onto East Mayberry Avenue
705 ft · 19 sec · East Mayberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mayberry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and East Hemet.
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.
Gilman Springs Road
Continue on Gilman Springs Road
9.66 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near East Hemet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to East Hemet?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Riverside and 19 miles from East Hemet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near East Hemet.
Stop Ideas Near Calimesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Bear Springs Hotel
Best Western Plus Arrowhead Hotel
City Of Redlands
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calimesa.
Moreno Valley, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Cabazon, CA
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and East Hemet. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.43 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 East Hemet
Census designated place
| Population | 17,418 |
| Coordinates | 33.7400200, -116.9389100 |
| Altitude | 515 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hemet (-116.93891, 33.74002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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