How far is Riverside, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 03m.
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.
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Los Angeles.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Los Angeles
646 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Los Angeles
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Los Angeles.
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 Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Diamond Bar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Riverside and 31.9 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
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City of South El Monte City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond Bar.
Pomona station
Claremont, California
Ontario
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 49.03 mi (78.9 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 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
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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