Origin
Alondra Park, CA
Late night in Alondra Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alondra Park, CA to Riverside, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alondra Park, CA to Riverside, CA covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Artesia Freeway, Gardena Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.5 miles from Alondra Park, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 59.1 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.2 miles on Riverside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Manhattan Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
30.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57.2 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
6
57.4 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
59.1 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 35.2 mi | 40m |
| Artesia Freeway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Gardena Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| West Artesia Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Magnolia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Crenshaw Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Manhattan Beach Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 35.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alondra Park, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on South Lemoli Avenue
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
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South Lemoli Avenue
2
Turn left onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Manhattan Beach Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Crenshaw Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Crenshaw Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Artesia Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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West Artesia Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CA 91
5.6 mi
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6 min
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Gardena Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 91
13 mi
·
15 min
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Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 91
8.8 mi
·
10 min
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Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
26 mi
·
30 min
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Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Madison Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Magnolia Avenue
12
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
13
At end of road, turn left
181 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.5 miles from Alondra Park, CA, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.5 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alondra Park, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alondra Park, CA
This is one driving day of about 59.1 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alondra Park, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Freeway for about 35.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Alondra Park, CA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Alondra Park, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, CA
The final approach into Riverside, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Riverside, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.58 one way
$27.17 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverside, CA
Late night in Riverside on Wednesday
Local time
5:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alondra Park, CA to Riverside, CA covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Artesia Freeway, Gardena Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Alondra Park, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Manhattan Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alondra Park, CA to Riverside, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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