How far is Riverside, CA from Whittier, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Whittier, CA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Whittier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Whittier.
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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
1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
1617 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Azusa Avenue
1412 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue
2649 ft · 55 sec · South Azusa Avenue
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Turn right onto Colima Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Colima Road
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Turn right onto Mar Vista Street
2 mi · 5 min · Mar Vista Street
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Turn right onto Painter Avenue
2041 ft · 50 sec · Painter Avenue
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Street
15 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Whittier.
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.
Pomona Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Whittier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Whittier?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Chino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Riverside and 21 miles from Whittier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Whittier.
Stop Ideas Near Chino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Chino City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chino.
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Pomona station
Claremont, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Whittier. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 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 Whittier
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 83,194 |
| Coordinates | 33.9791800, -118.0328400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whittier (-118.03284, 33.97918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
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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