How far is Riverside, CA from Monte Sereno, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Monte Sereno, CA is about 394.1 miles (634.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.6 miles (553 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Monte Sereno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Monte Sereno.
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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 right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 85 North: Cupertino, Mountain View
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 17: San Jose, Santa Cruz
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 17 South: Santa Cruz
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 17: Santa Cruz
1096 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 9 West: Los Gatos, Saratoga
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
2578 ft · 1 min · Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
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Continue on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
3079 ft · 1 min · Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
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Continue on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
43 m · 10 sec · Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Monte Sereno.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Monte Sereno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Monte Sereno?
The road trip is about 394.1 miles (634.2 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197 miles from Riverside and 197 miles from Monte Sereno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.6 miles (553 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.25 one way or $160.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Monte Sereno.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Monte Sereno. Straight-line distance: 343.63 mi (553.02 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 Monte Sereno
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
| Population | 3,491 |
| Coordinates | 37.2363300, -121.9924600 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monte Sereno (-121.99246, 37.23633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $80.25 | $160.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $84.38 | $168.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $86.84 | $173.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $105.26 | $210.51 |
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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