Distance from San Diego to Riverside by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Riverside (CA) is 87 miles or 140 kilometers or 76 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Riverside is 97 miles (157 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 10 miles or 17 km.

San Diego to Riverside Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Riverside, CA
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Riverside, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Riverside, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Riverside, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Riverside, California is 97 miles or 157 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Riverside, CA is 97 miles or 157 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Riverside, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Riverside, California is approximately 97 miles (157 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 1 to 2 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Riverside, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Riverside, CA?
The total driving time is 1 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Riverside take?
San Diego and Riverside are 1 hours 57 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Riverside

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Riverside (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Riverside
2025-12-19, 04:14:49 PST	2025-12-19, 04:14:49 PST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Riverside California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Riverside, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	97 mi	157 km	84.23 nmi
Straight line distance	87 mi	140 km	76 nmi
Difference	10 mi	17 km	8 nmi

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