How far is Riverside, CA from Maywood, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Maywood, CA is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
A city in Orange 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 Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Maywood.
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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
10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slauson Avenue
1242 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
550 ft · 9 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Slauson Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Slauson Avenue
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Continue on Slauson Avenue
82 m · 18 sec · Slauson Avenue
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Turn right
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Maywood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Main Street
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Maywood?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Riverside and 27 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 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 Maywood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,595 |
| Coordinates | 33.9866800, -118.1853500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-118.18535, 33.98668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.59 | $23.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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