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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
1486 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Gardena Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Gardena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South, I 110 North: Los Angeles, San Pedro
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South, I 405: San Pedro
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 South: San Pedro
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1: Pacific Coast Highway
1177 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Pacific Coast Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palos Verdes Drive North
2610 ft · 46 sec · Palos Verdes Drive North
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fullerton.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
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).
#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 Rolling Hills Estates
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 7,949 |
| Coordinates | 33.7877900, -118.3581300 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolling Hills Estates (-118.35813, 33.78779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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