How far is Riverside, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Riverside and San Diego is 86.55 miles (139.29 km).

Flight distance from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA is 86.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Riverside to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Riverside, California to San Diego, California is: 98.21 miles (158.06 km) by car.

Driving from Riverside to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 39 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 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Riverside and San Diego

The distance between Riverside and San Diego is 158 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 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 San Diego. The current time is 08:56:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.12 liters (3.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverside and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverside to San Diego is $18.56 (diesel $21.47).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $18.56 $19.38 $19.9 $21.47

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 San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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