Long Beach, California to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.5 miles 76.4 km · straight line
59.1 miles actual route 95.1 km · driving distance
1h 14min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Riverside?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Riverside is 47.5 miles (76.4 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.1 miles, taking about 1h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Riverside. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Beach, California to Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 14min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 29min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Riverside

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 524.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM