Folsom to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388.3 miles 624.9 km · straight line
466 miles estimated 749.9 km · driving distance
9h 22min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Folsom from Riverside?

The distance from Folsom to Riverside is 388.3 miles (624.9 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located SE of Folsom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 466 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Folsom and Riverside. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Folsom to Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 22min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 14min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 54min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Folsom & Riverside

Quick Facts

Folsom
38.68°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients