How far is Riverside, CA from Silver Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Silver Lake, CA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Village in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Silver Lake.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lake Boulevard
803 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Silver Lake.
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.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Riverside and 29 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.91 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 Silver Lake
This Los Angeles County neighborhood is situated at an elevation of 341 feet, nestled in a hilly, central region of the city.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0866800, -118.2702300 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-118.27023, 34.08668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $13.32 | $26.65 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
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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