How far is West Carson, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from West Carson, CA to Riverside, CA is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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 West Carson and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Carson and Riverside.
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Start on the route
660 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · South Vermont Avenue
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Continue on South Vermont Avenue
1133 ft · 34 sec · South Vermont Avenue
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Turn right onto West 223rd Street
1244 ft · 29 sec · West 223rd Street
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Turn left onto South Figueroa Street
1373 ft · 36 sec · South Figueroa Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 110 North: Los Angeles
1310 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gardena Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Gardena Freeway
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Continue on Artesia Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
26.4 mi · 30 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street
1145 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
55 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 West Carson 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.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
26.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 West Carson and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Carson to Riverside?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 West Carson and 30.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Carson and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
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.
Fullerton Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Carson and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 52.21 mi (84.03 km).
#1 West Carson
Census designated place
| Population | 21,699 |
| Coordinates | 33.8216800, -118.2925700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
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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