How far is Costa Mesa, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Costa Mesa and Riverside is 36.95 miles (59.47 km).
Flight distance from Costa Mesa, CA to Riverside, CA is 36.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Costa Mesa, California to Riverside, California is: 45.01 miles (72.43 km) by car.
Driving from Costa Mesa to Riverside will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Costa Mesa
The most populous city in Orange County, California. It is located in the coastal region of southern California. Costa Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the South Coast Plaza shopping mall.
| Population | 112366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°38'28"N 117°55'7"W |
| Latitude | 33.6411300 |
| Longitude | -117.9186700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.
| Population | 330786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W |
| Latitude | 33.9533500 |
| Longitude | -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Costa Mesa and Riverside
The distance between Costa Mesa and Riverside is 72 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Costa Mesa and Riverside. The current time is 00:07:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.01 liters (1.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Costa Mesa and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Costa Mesa to Riverside is $8.5 (diesel $9.84).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $8.5 | $8.88 | $9.12 | $9.84 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Costa Mesa and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
