Origin
Crestline, CA
Late night in Crestline on Tuesday
Local time
2:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestline, CA to Riverside, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestline, CA
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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
Crestline to Riverside is 30.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Rim of the World Highway and Riverside Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip traverses from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast region, both within California. Expect a mixed drive that offers a taste of highway speeds and potentially more winding sections. It's a quick hop that makes for a straightforward, single-day excursion, ideal for when you need to get from point A to B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rim of the World Highway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Riverside Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Waterman Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CA 259 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| CA 138 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rim of the World Highway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestline, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on Pioneer Camp Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pioneer Camp Road
2
Continue on Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lake Drive
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Lake Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lake Drive
4
Turn straight onto CA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 138
5
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
6
Turn straight onto CA 18
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Rim of the World Highway
7
Continue on CA 18
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Waterman Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CA 18
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
30th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CA 210 West: Los Angeles, Riverside
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto CA 210
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Foothill Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 75B
Toward I 215 South: Riverside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CA 259
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 259
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 215 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 215
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 215
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on CA 91
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Exit 34B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 62
Toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn slight left
171 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CA 18 / 30th Street
Turn right onto CA 18 / 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward CA 210 West: Los Angeles, Riverside
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward CA 210 West: Los Angeles, Riverside
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 215 South: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75B
Toward I 215 South: Riverside
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 215 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 215 South
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.92 one way
$13.84 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Rim of the World Highway, which can offer varied conditions, followed by freeway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on the Rim of the World Highway. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from potentially more scenic or winding initial sections to the faster pace of the Riverside and San Bernardino Freeways as you approach your destination. It's a drive that balances different road types.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Rim of the World Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 13.1 miles in near CA 18 / 30th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles (CA 18 / 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Crestline, CA
Full guide →Arriving in Riverside, CA
Full guide →Founded 1870
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.
Top landmarks
- • Mission Inn — hotel in Riverside, California
- • Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside — church building in Riverside, California, USA
- • First Congregational Church of Riverside — church building in Riverside, California, United States of America
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 41m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Rim of the World Highway. 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 13.1 miles (CA 18 / 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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