How far is Riverside, CA from Rolling Hills Estates, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Rolling Hills Estates, CA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
68.57 mi
01h 25m
Flight
56.36 mi
90.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.57 mi
Kilometers
110.36 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolling Hills Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive Rolling Hills Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Fullerton
CA

The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.

From Riverside
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Rolling Hills Estates
34.3 mi
00h 42m

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
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Rolling Hills Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Rolling Hills Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    1486 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Artesia Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Gardena Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gardena Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro

    2298 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: San Pedro

    882 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Harbor Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 1: Pacific Coast Highway

    1177 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Pacific Coast Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · West Pacific Coast Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crenshaw Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Palos Verdes Drive North

    2610 ft · 46 sec · Palos Verdes Drive North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Rolling Hills Estates.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
19.9 mi · 29%
Main Street
16.9 mi · 25%
Artesia Freeway
13.2 mi · 19%
Harbor Freeway
4.97 mi · 7%
Gardena Freeway
4.45 mi · 6%
West Pacific Coast Highway
2.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fullerton
00h 42m from Riverside
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Hills Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Rolling Hills Estates?

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Fullerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Riverside and 34.3 miles from Rolling Hills Estates.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Hills Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Fullerton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fullerton, 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 Fullerton.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

8 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

15 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

26 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Rolling Hills Estates. Straight-line distance: 56.36 mi (90.7 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
Rolling Hills Estates

#2 Rolling Hills Estates

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population7,949
Coordinates33.7877900, -118.3581300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Rolling Hills Estates (-118.35813, 33.78779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $13.96
Round trip
$27.92
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.96 $27.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.68 $29.36
Premium $6.24 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $7.57 $18.31 $36.62

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 Rolling Hills Estates. The current time is 08:03:34.

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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.