How far is Salinas, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salinas and Riverside is 305.06 miles (490.95 km).

Flight distance from Salinas, CA to Riverside, CA is 305.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Salinas to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salinas, California to Riverside, California is: 358.48 miles (576.91 km) by car.

Driving from Salinas to Riverside will take approximately 05 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 Salinas

The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.

Population 154868
GPS Coordinates 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W
Latitude 36.6777400
Longitude -121.6555000
Altitude 16
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Salinas and Riverside

The distance between Salinas and Riverside is 577 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 24 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 Salinas and Riverside. The current time is 18:02:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.88 liters (12.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to Riverside is $67.74 (diesel $78.38).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $67.74 $70.74 $72.65 $78.38

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salinas and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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