Origin
Marina del Rey, CA
Afternoon in Marina del Rey on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marina del Rey, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Riverside, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Panay Way, Via Marina, Admiralty Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.26 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
35.1 miles from Marina del Rey, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 70.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Panay Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Panay Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Via Marina | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiralty Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bali Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sepulveda Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Imperial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 105 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Panay Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marina del Rey, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on the route
203 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Panay Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Panay Way
3
Turn right onto Via Marina
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Via Marina
4
Turn right onto Admiralty Way
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Admiralty Way
5
Turn left onto Bali Way
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bali Way
6
Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Boulevard
7
Continue on South Sepulveda Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sepulveda Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Imperial Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Imperial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 105 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 105 East
10
Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Century Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Century Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lakewood Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Imperial Highway
15
Turn right onto I 5 South: Los Angeles
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 5 South: Los Angeles
16
Continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 5 South: Santa Ana
17
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 91 East: Riverside
19
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Riverside Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Riverside Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Madison Street
22
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
23
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Avenue
24
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
25
At the end of the road, turn left
180 ft
·
13 sec
26
Arrive at your 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 35.1 miles from Marina del Rey, CA, or about 45m into the drive.
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 70.2 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 45m 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 17m
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 Marina del Rey, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Marina del Rey, CA
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marina del Rey, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Marina del Rey, CA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Marina del Rey, 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
$16.26 one way
$32.51 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $16.77 | $33.53 |
| premium | $6.24 | $17.25 | $34.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
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
18 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 31m 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 Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Panay Way, Via Marina, Admiralty Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Marina del Rey, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.26 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.
The drive from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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