Origin
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Morning in Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday
Local time
7:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Cucamonga, 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
29m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside, this 24.9-mile journey is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because you will be sticking to local roads rather than major interstates, you can keep your fuel budget low, estimated at around $3. Both cities sit within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a familiar climate and atmosphere throughout your transit. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in a single, efficient push. It is an ideal route for those who prefer local navigation over the intensity of high-speed highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Mission Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Haven Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Haven Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Archibald Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Boulevard
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
274 ft
·
16 sec
·
Archibald Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Haven Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Haven Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on South Haven Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Haven Avenue
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7
Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Van Buren Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn sharp right
171 ft
·
12 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Archibald Avenue
Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Haven Avenue
Turn right onto Haven Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
7:18 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily through Archibald Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, and Haven Avenue, which gives the journey a distinctly urban, stop-and-go personality. Because your longest stretch without a turn is effectively zero miles on Archibald Avenue, you will need to remain alert and ready to maneuver through various intersections. This path avoids the fast, predictable flow of major interstates, offering instead a hands-on experience behind the wheel. The road's character is defined by its constant shifts and local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Van Buren Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Archibald Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Archibald Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Haven Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Full guide →Rancho Cucamonga is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
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 29m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Van Buren Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Archibald Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Haven Avenue): 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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