How far is Santa Barbara, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Barbara and Riverside is 135.47 miles (218.03 km).

Flight distance from Santa Barbara, CA to Riverside, CA is 135.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Barbara, California to Riverside, California is: 152.4 miles (245.27 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Barbara to Riverside will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Santa Barbara

The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel in southern California. Santa Barbara is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Population 90254
GPS Coordinates 34°25'15"N 119°41'53"W
Latitude 34.4208300
Longitude -119.6981900
Altitude 15
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 Santa Barbara and Riverside

The distance between Santa Barbara and Riverside is 245 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 43 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 Santa Barbara and Riverside. The current time is 02:44:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.36 liters (5.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Barbara and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Barbara to Riverside is $28.8 (diesel $33.32).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $28.8 $30.07 $30.88 $33.32

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Barbara 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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