How far is Riverside, CA from La Habra, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to La Habra, CA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.46 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.56 mi
50.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.56 mi
Kilometers
50.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.46 mi
Kilometers
61.9 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Habra
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-18T22:07
Arrive La Habra
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chino
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Riverside
19.2 mi
00h 26m
To La Habra
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and La Habra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and La Habra.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mission Boulevard

    1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West

    1617 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fullerton Road

    1342 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fullerton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Fullerton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Harbor Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Harbor Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East La Habra Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · East La Habra Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Euclid Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Euclid Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Euclid Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and La Habra.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
19.6 mi · 51%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 16%
Central Avenue
3.55 mi · 9%
North Harbor Boulevard
2.84 mi · 7%
CA 60 Alt West
2.56 mi · 7%
Fullerton Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chino
00h 26m from Riverside
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near La Habra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to La Habra?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Chino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Riverside and 19.3 miles from La Habra.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near La Habra.

Stop Ideas Near Chino

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chino and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 10.3 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chino.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

8 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

9 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

27 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and La Habra. Straight-line distance: 31.56 mi (50.79 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
La Habra

#2 La Habra

The most populous city in Orange County, California.

Population62,285
Coordinates33.9319600, -117.9461700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: La Habra (-117.94617, 33.93196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $6.24 $8.49 $16.98
Diesel $7.57 $10.29 $20.58

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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There is no time difference between Riverside and La Habra. The current time is 22:07:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.