How far is Riverside, CA from North Hollywood, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to North Hollywood, CA is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.34 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.25 mi
93.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.25 mi
Kilometers
93.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.34 mi
Kilometers
105.15 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 North Hollywood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:47 PM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive North Hollywood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:47 PM 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Charter Oak
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Riverside
32.6 mi
00h 42m
To North Hollywood
32.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and North Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and North Hollywood.

  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

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    2776 ft · 36 sec · Ventura Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento

    1862 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive

    98 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive

    1317 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 134: Ventura

    715 ft · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    1 km · 44 sec · Ventura Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood

    1007 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lankershim Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lankershim Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Tujunga Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Tujunga Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tujunga Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and North Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 28%
Ventura Freeway
12.5 mi · 19%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 19%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 9%
CA 57 North
4.16 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
3.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
+7.2 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charter Oak
00h 42m from Riverside
Leave By
3:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near North Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to North Hollywood?

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 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?

Charter Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Riverside and 32.7 miles from North Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near North Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Charter Oak

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 Charter Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charter Oak.

RAIL

Pomona station

10 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

12 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

19 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

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27 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and North Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 58.25 mi (93.75 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
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#2 North Hollywood

Positioned in the San Fernando Valley within Los Angeles County at an elevation of 643 feet, this area is separated from Hollywood proper by the Santa Monica Mountains.

Population0
Coordinates34.1722300, -118.3789700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: North Hollywood (-118.37897, 34.17223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $6.50 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $6.69 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $8.41 $19.43 $38.87

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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There is no time difference between Riverside and North Hollywood. The current time is 13:22:08.

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.