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

The driving distance from West Hollywood, CA to Riverside, CA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.33 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.1 mi
90.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.33 mi
Kilometers
106.75 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM PDT
Return by in West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hollywood
2026-04-19T08:08
Arrive Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hollywood
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Walnut
CA

Village in California, USA

From West Hollywood
31.1 mi
00h 46m
To Riverside
35.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfax Avenue

    136 m · 16 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Fairfax Avenue

    762 ft · 29 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Hollywood Freeway

    941 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona

    656 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona

    2481 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Pomona Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

    2448 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
41.1 mi · 62%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 10%
Hollywood Freeway
4.15 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
3.59 mi · 5%
Santa Monica Boulevard
3.13 mi · 5%
Santa Ana Freeway
2.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut
00h 46m from West Hollywood
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Hollywood 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 Hollywood to Riverside?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 31.1 miles from West Hollywood and 35.2 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walnut

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 Walnut and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 7.8 mi away

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City of South El Monte City Hall

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Meeting point 11.2 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walnut.

RAIL

Pomona station

11 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

16 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

18 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Ontario

21 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hollywood and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.28 km).

West Hollywood

#1 West Hollywood

City in California

Population35,111
Coordinates34.0900100, -118.3617400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 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
Start: North Fairfax Avenue (-118.361551, 34.090008)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.19 $28.39
Premium $6.24 $14.61 $29.22
Diesel $7.57 $17.71 $35.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hollywood and Riverside. The current time is 08:08:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.