How far is Riverside, CA from West Athens, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to West Athens, CA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 13m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and West Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and West Athens.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
1486 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
1208 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Adoree Street
2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street
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Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 105 West
930 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Century Freeway
1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vermont Avenue
1323 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
616 ft · 18 sec · South Vermont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Imperial Highway
2643 ft · 54 sec · West Imperial Highway
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Turn left onto South Normandie Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · South Normandie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 121st Street
924 ft · 31 sec · West 121st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 121st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and West Athens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Main Street
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 West Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to West Athens?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Riverside and 29.6 miles from West Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 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 4:02 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 West Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Placentia
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 Placentia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and West Athens. Straight-line distance: 52.05 mi (83.76 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 West Athens
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 8,729 |
| Coordinates | 33.9233500, -118.3034100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Athens (-118.30341, 33.92335)
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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