How far is Silver Lake, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, CA to Riverside, CA is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Silver Lake and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Riverside.
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Start on Silver Lake Boulevard
1424 ft · 37 sec · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Parkman Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · Parkman Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sunset Boulevard
1257 ft · 34 sec · West Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benton Way
2404 ft · 1 min · Benton Way
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Turn left onto London Street
85 m · 8 sec · London Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
786 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona
656 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.6 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
20.3 mi · 23 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn sharp right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake and Riverside.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
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 Silver Lake and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to Riverside?
The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 28.8 miles from Silver Lake and 33.4 miles from Riverside.
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 11.3 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 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver Lake and Sunny near Riverside.
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 Silver Lake and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.91 km).
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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