How far is Goleta, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Goleta and Riverside is 142.9 miles (229.97 km).

Flight distance from Goleta, CA to Riverside, CA is 142.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Goleta to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Goleta, California to Riverside, California is: 161.12 miles (259.3 km) by car.

Driving from Goleta to Riverside will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Goleta

City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States

Population 32629
GPS Coordinates 34°26'9"N 119°49'40"W
Latitude 34.4358300
Longitude -119.8276400
Altitude 6
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Goleta and Riverside

The distance between Goleta and Riverside is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 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 Goleta and Riverside. The current time is 02:06:03.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.52 liters (5.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Goleta and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Goleta to Riverside is $30.45 (diesel $35.23).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $30.45 $31.79 $32.65 $35.23

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 Goleta and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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