How far is Riverside, CA from Solana Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Solana Beach, CA is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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 most populous city in southwestern Riverside 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 Solana Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Solana Beach.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Alessandro Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Alessandro Boulevard
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Continue on East Alessandro Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Alessandro Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 215 South
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
34.1 mi · 39 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Parkway
1938 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto West Valley Parkway
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Valley Parkway
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Continue on Del Dios Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Del Dios Highway
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Continue on Paseo Delicias
1 mi · 2 min · Paseo Delicias
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Turn left onto Via de la Valle
1.5 mi · 3 min · Via de la Valle
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Turn right onto Calzada del Bosque
3130 ft · 59 sec · Calzada del Bosque
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Keep slight left to continue on Calzada del Bosque
68 m · 12 sec · Calzada del Bosque
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Turn left onto Linea del Cielo
1.2 mi · 2 min · Linea del Cielo
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Continue on Lomas Santa Fe Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Lomas Santa Fe Drive
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Turn left onto South Cedros Avenue
665 ft · 21 sec · South Cedros Avenue
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Turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
113 m · 27 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Solana Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
34.1 mi · 00h 39m
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 Solana Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Solana Beach?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Temecula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Riverside and 41.8 miles from Solana Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Solana Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Temecula
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
City Of Temecula
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temecula.
Sun City, California
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
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Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Solana Beach. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.62 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 Solana Beach
City in San Diego County, California, United States
| Population | 13,190 |
| Coordinates | 32.9911500, -117.2711500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solana Beach (-117.27115, 32.99115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.96 | $35.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
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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