How far is Upland, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Upland, CA to Riverside, CA is about 708.9 miles (1140.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 581.6 miles (936 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Riverside.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
808 ft · 32 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Arrow Highway
769 ft · 23 sec · East Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue
2616 ft · 60 sec · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Foothill Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Foothill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benson Avenue
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Turn left onto Baseline Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Baseline Road
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Continue on Base Line Road
145 m · 11 sec · Base Line Road
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Take the ramp right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1532 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
25 mi · 30 min · Eureka Way
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Continue straight
104.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Blue Lake Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Turn left
2893 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Maple Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Creek Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Riverside Road
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Turn slight left
81 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Riverside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Upland and Mostly Clear near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upland to Riverside?
The road trip is about 708.9 miles (1140.9 km) and usually takes 13h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 351.2 miles from Upland and 357.7 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 581.6 miles (936 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $156.59 one way or $313.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 222.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upland and Mostly Clear near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 581.63 mi (936.04 km).
#1 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Situated in Northern California's Humboldt County at an elevation of 121 feet, this small unincorporated community is located along the lower Van Duzen River near its confluence with the Eel River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8637400, -123.9706100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-123.97061, 40.86374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $156.59 | $313.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $162.54 | $325.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $167.29 | $334.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $210.41 | $420.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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