How far is Riverside, CA from Home Gardens, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Home Gardens, CA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Riverside County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Home Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Home Gardens.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
1486 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Street South
1232 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto North McKinley Street
558 ft · 10 sec · North McKinley Street
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Continue on North McKinley Street
1719 ft · 35 sec · North McKinley Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1975 ft · 38 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn slight left
136 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight left onto Grant Street
12 m · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right
575 ft · 28 sec
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Turn uturn onto Magnolia Avenue
61 m · 8 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn slight left
114 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Home Gardens.
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.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.87 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Home Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Home Gardens?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Pedley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Riverside and 5.6 miles from Home Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Home Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Pedley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
Fontana Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pedley.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Home Gardens. Straight-line distance: 8.84 mi (14.23 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 Home Gardens
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 33.8780700, -117.5208800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Home Gardens (-117.52088, 33.87807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
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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