How far is Riverside, CA from Nuevo, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Nuevo, CA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Riverside 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 Nuevo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Nuevo.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Alessandro Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Alessandro Boulevard
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Continue on East Alessandro Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Alessandro Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nuevo Road
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Harvill Avenue
107 m · 6 sec · Harvill Avenue
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Continue on West Nuevo Road
1969 ft · 41 sec · West Nuevo Road
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Continue on East Nuevo Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Nuevo Road
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Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Nuevo.
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.
Escondido Freeway
Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
8.08 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Nuevo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Nuevo?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moreno Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Riverside and 10.6 miles from Nuevo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Nuevo.
Stop Ideas Near Moreno Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Best Western Plus Arrowhead Hotel
Loma Linda City Hall
Perris City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moreno Valley.
Moreno Valley, California
Riverside–Downtown
Perris, California
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Nuevo. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.62 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 Nuevo
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 6,447 |
| Coordinates | 33.8014100, -117.1458700 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nuevo (-117.14587, 33.80141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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