How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Riverside is 333.97 miles (537.47 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Riverside, CA is 333.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Riverside, California is: 396.39 miles (637.93 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Riverside will take approximately 06 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Santa Cruz
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.
| Population | 64317 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W |
| Latitude | 36.9741200 |
| Longitude | -122.0308000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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 Santa Cruz and Riverside
The distance between Santa Cruz and Riverside is 638 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 05 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 Santa Cruz and Riverside. The current time is 13:51:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.95 liters (13.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Riverside is $74.9 (diesel $86.67).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $74.9 | $78.22 | $80.33 | $86.67 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Cruz and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
