How far is Rolling Hills Estates, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Rolling Hills Estates, CA to Riverside, CA is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.88 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.36 mi
90.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.88 mi
Kilometers
109.24 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM PDT
Return by in Rolling Hills Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolling Hills Estates
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolling Hills Estates
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Anaheim
CA

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

From Rolling Hills Estates
32.4 mi
00h 42m
To Riverside
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rolling Hills Estates and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Hills Estates and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on Hawthorne Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawthorne Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Carson Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Carson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard

    1827 ft · 37 sec · Crenshaw Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Torrance Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Figueroa Street

    843 ft · 25 sec · South Figueroa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 110 North: Los Angeles

    965 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Artesia Freeway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    26.4 mi · 30 min · Riverside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street

    1145 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    55 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolling Hills Estates and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
35.2 mi · 52%
Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 19%
Gardena Freeway
4.91 mi · 7%
Hawthorne Boulevard
3.29 mi · 5%
Torrance Boulevard
2.59 mi · 4%
Harbor Freeway
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

26.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaheim
00h 42m from Rolling Hills Estates
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rolling Hills Estates and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rolling Hills Estates to Riverside?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Anaheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Rolling Hills Estates and 35.4 miles from Riverside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolling Hills Estates and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Anaheim

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anaheim and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 3.5 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anaheim.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

4 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

4 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

23 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolling Hills Estates and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 56.36 mi (90.7 km).

Rolling Hills Estates

#1 Rolling Hills Estates

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population7,949
Coordinates33.7877900, -118.3581300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Hawthorne Boulevard (-118.358126, 33.787787)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.69
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.85 $27.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.56 $29.12
Premium $6.24 $14.98 $29.97
Diesel $7.57 $18.16 $36.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rolling Hills Estates and Riverside. The current time is 06:49:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.