How far is Riverside, CA from Lake Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Lake Los Angeles, CA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Lake Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Lake Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
1360 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto 165th Street East
2.5 mi · 3 min · 165th Street East
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Continue on 170th Street East
5.1 mi · 8 min · 170th Street East
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Turn left onto Park Valley Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · Park Valley Avenue
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Turn right onto 169th Street East
3 m · 1 sec · 169th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 169th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Lake Los Angeles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
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 Lake Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Lake Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 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?
Wrightwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Riverside and 32.7 miles from Lake Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Lake Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sand & Sage Motel
Sterling Solutions
Fontana Motor Lodge
Dragon Motel
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightwood.
Claremont, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Lake Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 51.79 mi (83.35 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 Lake Los Angeles
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 12,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.6124900, -117.8281200 |
| Altitude | 811 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Los Angeles (-117.82812, 34.61249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
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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