How far is Santa Monica, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Monica and Riverside is 62.9 miles (101.23 km).
Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to Riverside, CA is 62.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Santa Monica to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to Riverside, California is: 72.43 miles (116.56 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Monica to Riverside will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Santa Monica
A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on the Santa Monica Bay in southern California. Santa Monica is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.
| Population | 90024 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W |
| Latitude | 34.0194500 |
| Longitude | -118.4911900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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 Monica and Riverside
The distance between Santa Monica and Riverside is 117 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 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 Monica and Riverside. The current time is 19:09:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.67 liters (2.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to Riverside is $13.69 (diesel $15.83).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $13.69 | $14.29 | $14.68 | $15.83 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Monica and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
