Origin
Coto De Caza, CA
Late night in Coto De Caza on Sunday
Local time
4:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coto De Caza, CA to Riverside, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coto De Caza, CA
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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
Coto De Caza, CA to Riverside, CA is 45.7 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Riverside Freeway, Foothill Transportation Corridor, and Eastern Transportation Corridor, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Southern California. It's a short enough trip that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick relocation or a visit to a new city. Given the relatively low mileage and estimated duration, this route is best approached with flexibility, as you'll have ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Foothill Transportation Corridor | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Eastern Transportation Corridor | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Coto de Caza Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Magnolia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Antonio Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Via Barcaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coto De Caza, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on Via Barcaza
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Via Barcaza
2
Turn left onto Coto de Caza Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Coto de Caza Drive
3
Turn left onto Antonio Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Antonio Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CA 241 Toll North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CA 241 Toll
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Foothill Transportation Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto CA 241 Toll
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Transportation Corridor
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 39A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CA 91
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Avenue
12
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
13
At end of road, turn left
181 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Coto De Caza, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward CA 241 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 241 Toll North
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 241 Toll / Foothill Transportation Corridor
Merge onto CA 241 Toll / Foothill Transportation Corridor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39A
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
6
44.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$21.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverside, CA
Late night in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
4:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major freeways like the Riverside Freeway, including one continuous segment of 18.6 miles. The route involves navigating through transportation corridors, suggesting a blend of faster-paced driving and potentially more varied road conditions as you transition between these systems. Expect a dynamic drive that shifts between efficient highway travel and areas that might require more attention to local road configurations.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 45.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (CA 241 Toll / Foothill Transportation Corridor): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Riverside, CA
Full guide →Riverside is a city in Riverside County in California. With a population of over 300,000, the city plays host to a diverse cross-section of people and has a rich history. Riverside is approximately 55 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is a center for higher education, with one community college, a large state university, and two private universities. A hub of regional commerce and transportation, it is a city with an intriguing past and a promising future, and is worth a visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Riverside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Riverside, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (CA 241 Toll / Foothill Transportation Corridor): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverside, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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