How far is Riverside, CA from Mira Monte, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Mira Monte, CA is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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 02h 46m.
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.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Mira Monte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Mira Monte.
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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 left to continue on Ventura Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2776 ft · 36 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
1862 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
1317 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 134: Ventura
715 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1 km · 44 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
54.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Ojai
1636 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Ojai Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ojai Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Ventura Avenue
5.6 mi · 11 min · North Ventura Avenue
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Turn left onto Tico Road
802 ft · 30 sec · Tico Road
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Turn left onto Cruzero Street
27 m · 4 sec · Cruzero Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruzero Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Mira Monte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
54.7 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny near Mira Monte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Mira Monte?
The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Riverside and 66.8 miles from Mira Monte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 12:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Mira Monte.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Topanga Canyon Town Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Mira Monte. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.75 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 Mira Monte
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 6,854 |
| Coordinates | 34.4336100, -119.2851100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mira Monte (-119.28511, 34.43361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.40 | $58.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
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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