How far is Riverside, CA from Mountain View Acres, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Mountain View Acres, CA is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.57 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.57 mi
Kilometers
78.16 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain View Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-19T06:43
Arrive Mountain View Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Muscoy
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Riverside
24.3 mi
00h 28m
To Mountain View Acres
24.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Mountain View Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Mountain View Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli Road

    1751 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nisqualli Road

    530 ft · 10 sec · Nisqualli Road

  13. 13

    Continue on La Mesa Road

    3198 ft · 1 min · La Mesa Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto El Evado Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · El Evado Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maricopa Road

    657 ft · 29 sec · Maricopa Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maricopa Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Mountain View Acres.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
17 mi · 35%
Barstow Freeway
9.16 mi · 19%
Riverside Freeway
8.56 mi · 18%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.48 mi · 11%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 11%
La Mesa Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

10.1 mi · 00h 11m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscoy
00h 28m from Riverside
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Mountain View Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Mountain View Acres?

The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Riverside and 24.3 miles from Mountain View Acres.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Mountain View Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Muscoy

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 Muscoy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Comfort Inn & Suites
Stay option 12.8 mi away

Comfort Inn & Suites

Colton , CA
450 N Sperry Dr, Colton, CA 92324, United States
Rating 4.2/5 900 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

San Bernardino City Hall

San Bernardino , CA
290 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401, United States
Rating 4.3/5 19 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

7 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

20 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

27 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Ontario

30 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Mountain View Acres. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 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
Mountain View Acres

#2 Mountain View Acres

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Population3,130
Coordinates34.4966600, -117.3489400
Altitude937
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Mountain View Acres (-117.34894, 34.49666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.37 $20.75
Premium $6.24 $10.68 $21.35
Diesel $7.57 $12.94 $25.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Mountain View Acres. The current time is 06:43:55.

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.