Newark, California to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.9 miles 577.6 km · straight line
430.7 miles estimated 693.1 km · driving distance
8h 40min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Newark, California from Riverside?

The distance from Newark, California to Riverside is 358.9 miles (577.6 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located SE of Newark, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.7 miles, taking about 8h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. 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 Newark, California 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 Newark, California to Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 40min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 24min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 14min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, California & Riverside

Quick Facts

Newark, California
37.53°N, 122.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
6m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients