How far is Palos Verdes Estates, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Palos Verdes Estates, CA to Riverside, CA is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Verdes Estates and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Verdes Estates and Riverside.
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Start on Via Almar
154 m · 16 sec · Via Almar
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Continue on Via Corta
119 m · 15 sec · Via Corta
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Turn left onto Palos Verdes Drive West
629 ft · 11 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Keep slight left to continue on Palos Verdes Drive West
1844 ft · 48 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Continue on Palos Verdes Boulevard
2.1 mi · 5 min · Palos Verdes Boulevard
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Turn slight right
143 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sepulveda Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sepulveda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Madrona Avenue
2231 ft · 51 sec · Madrona Avenue
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Turn right onto West Carson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Carson Street
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Turn left onto Crenshaw Boulevard
1827 ft · 37 sec · Crenshaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Torrance Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Torrance Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Figueroa Street
843 ft · 25 sec · South Figueroa Street
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Turn left onto I 110 North: Los Angeles
965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
26.4 mi · 30 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street
1145 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palos Verdes Estates and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
26.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palos Verdes Estates and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palos Verdes Estates to Riverside?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anaheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Palos Verdes Estates and 37.7 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Verdes Estates and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Anaheim
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anaheim.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Verdes Estates and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 58.11 mi (93.52 km).
#1 Palos Verdes Estates
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,079 |
| Coordinates | 33.8010500, -118.3924500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $14.36 | $28.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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