Distance from Long Beach to Riverside
How far is it from Long Beach to Riverside? About 47 mi in a straight line and 61 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Long Beach and Riverside are about 47 mi (76 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 61 mi (99 km), a drive of about 1 hr 25 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 47 mi / 76 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 61 mi / 99 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 25 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $8 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 33.861, -117.793 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Long Beach to Riverside is about 47 mi (76 km) in a straight line, and roughly 61 mi (99 km) by road.