How far is it from Riverside, CA, to Murrieta, CA, ?

The distance between Riverside, CA, and Murrieta, CA, is 35 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside, CA, to Murrieta, CA, ?

The drive from Riverside, CA, to Murrieta, CA, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Riverside, CA, to Murrieta, CA, ?

The fastest route from Riverside, CA, to Murrieta, CA, covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Murrieta, CA from Riverside, CA?

Murrieta, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Riverside, CA.

Which roads does the route from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA follow?

The drive from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA mainly follows I 215.

Which towns do you pass between Riverside, CA and Murrieta, CA?

Towns on the route from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA include Colton, Moreno Valley, Menifee, Temecula.

Are there charging stations between Riverside, CA and Murrieta, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA, including Corona Hills Plaza (350 kW); Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) (350 kW); Inventrust Bear Creek Village Center (Wildomar, CA (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 203.

Riverside, CA Murrieta, CA

Distance: 35 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA takes about 50 min via I 215. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Riverside, CA, Lake Mathews, CA, March ARB, CA, Canyon Lake, CA, Murrieta, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 35 mi

1 Depart onto Coolidge Avenue 80 yd
2 Turn right onto Washington Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Indiana Avenue 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Arlington Avenue 2 mi
5 Turn right onto Alessandro Boulevard 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto East Alessandro Boulevard 3 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 26 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Los Alamos Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Hancock Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Milkwood Lane 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Buckwood Way 165 yd
14 Arrive left onto Buckwood Way

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The return trip from Murrieta, CA to Riverside, CA covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Charging points along the way

203 chargers

Corona Hills PlazaCCS · 360 N McKinley St, Corona, CA, 92879350 kW
Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA)CCS, Type1 · 35875 Warm Springs Pkwy, Murrieta, CA, 92563350 kW
Inventrust Bear Creek Village Center (Wildomar, CACCS · Clinton Keith Rd & I-15, Wildomar, CA, 92595350 kW
Menifee Town CenterCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 30007 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA, 92584350 kW
Moreno Valley MallCCS, CHAdeMO · 22500 Town Cir, Moreno Valley, CA, 92553350 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Murrieta, CA → Walnut, CA60 mi · 1 h 15 min Murrieta, CA → Temecula, CA9 mi · 15 min Murrieta, CA → Fontana, CA47 mi · 1 h 5 min Murrieta, CA → Wildomar, CA8 mi · 15 min Murrieta, CA → Corona, CA33 mi · 45 min Murrieta, CA → Glendora, CA62 mi · 1 h 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Riverside, CA, {fromState} to Murrieta, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Riverside, CA, {fromState} and Murrieta, CA, {toState} is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside, CA, {fromState} to Murrieta, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Riverside, CA, {fromState} to Murrieta, CA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Riverside, CA, {fromState} to Murrieta, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Riverside, CA, {fromState} to Murrieta, CA, {toState} covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Murrieta, CA from Riverside, CA?: Murrieta, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Riverside, CA.
Which roads does the route from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA follow?: The drive from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA mainly follows I 215.
Which towns do you pass between Riverside, CA and Murrieta, CA?: Towns on the route from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA include Colton, Moreno Valley, Menifee, Temecula.
Are there charging stations between Riverside, CA and Murrieta, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Riverside, CA to Murrieta, CA, including Corona Hills Plaza (350 kW); Costco Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) (350 kW); Inventrust Bear Creek Village Center (Wildomar, CA (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 203.

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