How far is Riverside, CA from Upland, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Upland, CA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in 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 Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Upland.
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Start on the route
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mission Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Haven Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Haven Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West
1533 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Ontario, Upland
1325 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
730 ft · 16 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
2653 ft · 56 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
741 ft · 20 sec · 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Avenue
148 m · 15 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Upland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Van Buren Boulevard
Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Upland?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jurupa Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Riverside and 10.4 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near Jurupa Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jurupa Valley.
Riverside–Downtown
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Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Upland. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.24 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 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-117.64839, 34.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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