How far is Riverside, CA from Beverly Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Beverly Hills, CA is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.66 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.11 mi
93.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.11 mi
Kilometers
93.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.66 mi
Kilometers
104.06 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beverly Hills
Fri, Apr 10, 10:29 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Fri, Apr 10, 11:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-10T09:04
Arrive Beverly Hills
Fri, Apr 10, 10:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rowland Heights
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Riverside
32.3 mi
00h 42m
To Beverly Hills
32.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Beverly Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Beverly Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mission Boulevard

    1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West

    1617 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward La Brea Avenue

    1138 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on La Brea Avenue North

    995 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South La Brea Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South La Brea Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto San Vicente Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · San Vicente Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on San Vicente Boulevard Frontage Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · San Vicente Boulevard Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Wilshire Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilshire Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Crescent Drive

    2797 ft · 1 min · North Crescent Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    120 m · 11 sec · Santa Monica Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Rexford Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · North Rexford Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rexford Drive

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rowland Heights
00h 42m from Riverside
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Chance Rain Showers near Beverly Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Beverly Hills?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Riverside and 32.4 miles from Beverly Hills.

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 6.6 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Chance Rain Showers near Beverly Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rowland Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 8.2 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
Stop photo coming soon
Stay option 10.9 mi away

The Rancho Inn

Duarte , CA
1515 Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA 91010, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Hotel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

12 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

19 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Claremont, California

22 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Beverly Hills. Straight-line distance: 58.11 mi (93.52 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Beverly Hills

#2 Beverly Hills

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population33,001
Coordinates34.0736200, -118.4003600
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Beverly Hills (-118.40036, 34.07362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.31
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.15 $26.31
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.83 $27.66
Premium $6.24 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $7.57 $17.25 $34.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Beverly Hills. The current time is 09:04:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.