How far is Riverside, CA from Culver City, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Culver City, CA is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 19m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Culver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Culver City.
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Start on the route
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
1617 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robertson Boulevard, Century City, Beverly Hills, Museum of Tolerance
1229 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Robertson Boulevard
1420 ft · 35 sec · South Robertson Boulevard
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Continue on Robertson Place
79 m · 5 sec · Robertson Place
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Turn left onto Exposition Boulevard
88 m · 9 sec · Exposition Boulevard
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Turn slight right
54 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Venice Boulevard
683 ft · 24 sec · Venice Boulevard
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Turn left onto Culver Boulevard
2536 ft · 1 min · Culver Boulevard
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Turn left onto Duquesne Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Duquesne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duquesne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Culver City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pomona Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
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 Riverside and Sunny near Culver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Culver City?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
South San Jose Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Riverside and 31.6 miles from Culver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Culver City.
Stop Ideas Near South San Jose Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
The Rancho Inn
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South San Jose Hills.
Pomona station
Fullerton Transportation Center
Claremont, California
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Culver City. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Culver City
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 39,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.0211200, -118.3964700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Culver City (-118.39647, 34.02112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
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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