How far is Sun Village, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Sun Village, CA to Riverside, CA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.99 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.72 mi
84.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.72 mi
Kilometers
84.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.99 mi
Kilometers
109.42 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM PDT
Return by in Sun Village
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun Village
2026-10-15T11:26
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sun Village
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wrightwood
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Sun Village
33.9 mi
00h 42m
To Riverside
34.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Village and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun Village and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue R 14

    117 m · 22 sec · East Avenue R 14

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 96th Street East

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 96th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pearblossom Highway

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Pearblossom Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Antelope Highway

    20.5 mi · 28 min · Antelope Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    52 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun Village and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antelope Highway
20.8 mi · 31%
Pearblossom Highway
13.2 mi · 19%
Barstow Freeway
9.47 mi · 14%
Riverside Freeway
8.87 mi · 13%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.34 mi · 9%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.58 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Antelope Highway

Continue on Antelope Highway

20.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightwood
00h 42m from Sun Village
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sun Village and Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sun Village to Riverside?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wrightwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Sun Village and 34.1 miles from Riverside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun Village and Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Wrightwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wrightwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightwood.

BUS

Claremont, California

31 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

33 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

35 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

37 mi away
16858 D St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun Village and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 52.72 mi (84.84 km).

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#1 Sun Village

This Los Angeles County community is nestled in the Antelope Valley, a high desert environment.

Population0
Coordinates34.5595200, -117.9567600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: East Avenue R 14 (-117.956939, 34.559028)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.05
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $15.03 $30.05
Mid-grade $6.50 $15.60 $31.20
Premium $6.69 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $8.41 $20.19 $40.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun Village and Riverside. The current time is 11:26:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.