Origin
Beverly Hills, CA
Morning in Beverly Hills on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Beverly Hills, CA to Riverside, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 65.2 miles from Beverly Hills to Riverside, this trip is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Both the origin and destination sit firmly within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the environment consistent throughout your travel. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between these two California hubs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate through the Santa Monica Freeway and the Pomona Freeway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted stretch at 42.1 miles. As you transition onto Van Buren Boulevard toward the end of your trip, the road shifts from high-speed interstate travel to a more localized driving experience. Expect a consistent, efficient pace that prioritizes speed over scenic detours. You should be prepared for a standard highway commute that moves steadily from the coastal urban core toward the Inland Empire.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pomona Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and Santa Monica Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Crescent Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 (North Crescent Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Crescent Drive
Turn left onto North Crescent Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 10 East
8
7.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
8
12.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
|
CA 60 / Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60 / Pomona Freeway toward SR-60 East, I-5 South: Pomona, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR-60 East, I-5 South: Pomona, Santa Ana
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beverly Hills, CA to Riverside, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Santa Ana
12.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
via CA 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 42.1 mi | 48m |
| Santa Monica Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Van Buren Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South La Cienega Boulevard | 2 mi | 4m |
| Wilshire Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Crescent Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mission Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pomona Freeway
— 42.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beverly Hills, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on North Rexford Drive
88 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Rexford Drive
2
Turn left onto US 66 Hist
395 ft
·
14 sec
·
Santa Monica Boulevard
3
Turn left onto North Crescent Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Crescent Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Wilshire Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilshire Boulevard
5
Turn right onto South La Cienega Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South La Cienega Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
Toward Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 10
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Santa Monica Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Toward SR-60 East, I-5 South: Pomona, Santa Ana
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Pomona Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42
Toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
20
Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Van Buren Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn sharp right
171 ft
·
12 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Beverly Hills, CA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Beverly Hills, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.97 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.44 | $30.89 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Riverside on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 24m 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 Beverly Hills, CA to Riverside, CA covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pomona Freeway, Santa Monica Freeway, Van Buren Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Beverly Hills, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.99 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 65.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 (North Crescent Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (I 10 / Santa Monica Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Beverly Hills, CA to Riverside, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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