How far is Sacramento, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sacramento and Riverside is 392.81 miles (632.16 km).
Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to Riverside, CA is 392.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 53 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 48 minutes to travel from Sacramento to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Riverside, California is: 440.05 miles (708.2 km) by car.
Driving from Sacramento to Riverside will take approximately 06 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sacramento and Riverside
The distance between Sacramento and Riverside is 708 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 52 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 Sacramento and Riverside. The current time is 00:43:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.78 liters (15.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to Riverside is $83.15 (diesel $96.21).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $83.15 | $86.83 | $89.18 | $96.21 |
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, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
