How far is Riverside, CA from Quartz Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Quartz Hill, CA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.19 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.98 mi
107.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.98 mi
Kilometers
107.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.19 mi
Kilometers
138.71 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-19T08:02
Arrive Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phelan
CA

Unincorporated community in California

From Riverside
43.1 mi
00h 57m
To Quartz Hill
43.1 mi
00h 57m

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
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Quartz Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Quartz Hill.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake

    1360 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    39.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Continue on 47th Street East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 47th Street East

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Palmdale Boulevard

    88 m · 10 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Palmdale Boulevard

    5 mi · 6 min · East Palmdale Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 14 North, CA 138 West: Mojave

    1667 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rancho Vista Boulevard

    1247 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Avenue P

    112 m · 6 sec · West Avenue P

  18. 18

    Continue on Rancho Vista Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Rancho Vista Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Rancho Vista Road

    2633 ft · 47 sec · Rancho Vista Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 50th Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · 50th Street West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Quartz Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow Freeway
9.16 mi · 11%
Riverside Freeway
8.56 mi · 10%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.84 mi · 8%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.48 mi · 6%
Rancho Vista Boulevard
5.15 mi · 6%
East Palmdale Boulevard
5.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.9 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelan
00h 57m from Riverside
Leave By
2:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Quartz Hill?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Phelan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Riverside and 43.1 miles from Quartz Hill.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Phelan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Phelan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

28 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

28 mi away
16838 South D Street
BUS

Claremont, California

39 mi away
200 West First St.
BUS

Littlerock, California

40 mi away
7715 Pearblossom Hwy

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Quartz Hill. Straight-line distance: 66.98 mi (107.8 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
Quartz Hill

#2 Quartz Hill

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population10,912
Coordinates34.6452600, -118.2181300
Altitude761
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Quartz Hill (-118.21813, 34.64526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.08
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.54 $35.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $6.24 $18.98 $37.96
Diesel $7.57 $23.00 $46.01

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 Quartz Hill. The current time is 08:02:12.

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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.