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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
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 08:00:47.
| 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 April 23, 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.
