How far is Riverside, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Riverside and Sacramento is 392.81 miles (632.16 km).

Flight distance from Riverside, CA to Sacramento, CA is 392.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from Riverside to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Riverside, California to Sacramento, California is: 440.02 miles (708.14 km) by car.

Driving from Riverside to Sacramento will take approximately 06 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States
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#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.

Population 512838
GPS Coordinates 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W
Latitude 38.5815700
Longitude -121.4944000
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Riverside and Sacramento

The distance between Riverside and Sacramento is 708 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Riverside and Sacramento. The current time is 08:22:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.78 liters (15.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverside and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverside to Sacramento is $83.15 (diesel $96.2).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $83.15 $86.83 $89.17 $96.2

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverside and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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