How far is Sun City, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sun City and Riverside is 20.37 miles (32.78 km).
Flight distance from Sun City, CA to Riverside, CA is 20.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sun City, California to Riverside, California is: 24.75 miles (39.83 km) by car.
Driving from Sun City to Riverside will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Sun City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°42'33"N 117°11'50"W |
| Latitude | 33.7091900 |
| Longitude | -117.1972600 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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 Sun City and Riverside
The distance between Sun City and Riverside is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 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 Sun City and Riverside. The current time is 14:00:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.31 liters (0.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sun City and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sun City to Riverside is $4.68 (diesel $5.41).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $4.68 | $4.88 | $5.01 | $5.41 |
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 December 14, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sun City and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
