Origin
Riverside, CA
Afternoon in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
4:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, CA to Sherman Oaks, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Sherman Oaks, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverside, CA to Sherman Oaks, CA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, Pomona Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Foothill Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on Foothill Freeway and Ventura Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on Foothill Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Foothill Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill Freeway and Ventura Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in.
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 69.1 miles you will encounter 28 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 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
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 29B
Toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 71 North: Pomona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 71 North: Pomona
7
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles,...
9
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Z...
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CA 134: Ventura
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 134: Ventura
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Riverside, CA and Sherman Oaks, CA, road signs point toward Pomona, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Ventura.
Pomona
22.4 mi in
|
~30m
Los Angeles
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Sacramento
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Ventura
58.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Ventura Freeway | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Pomona Freeway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Van Buren Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Chino Valley Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| CA 57 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Van Nuys Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, CA and Sherman Oaks, CA.
1
Start on this road
181 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
94 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
228 ft
·
14 sec
·
Magnolia Avenue
4
Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Van Buren Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 60 West
8
Merge onto CA 60
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 29B
Toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 71 North: Pomona
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CA 71
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chino Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 57 North
14
Continue on CA 57
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
CA 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 25C
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena
16
Merge onto I 210
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 134
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
323 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward CA 134: Ventura
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto CA 134
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ventura Freeway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 17
Toward Van Nuys Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Van Nuys Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Nuys Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Ventura Boulevard
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ventura Boulevard
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Riverside, CA · 47m 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Riverside, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sherman Oaks, CA
The final approach into Sherman Oaks, 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
$15.88 one way
$31.76 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sherman Oaks, CA
Afternoon in Sherman Oaks on Thursday
Local time
4:43 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 28m 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 Riverside, CA to Sherman Oaks, CA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, Ventura Freeway, Pomona 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 34.6 miles from Riverside, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.88 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 69.1 miles you will encounter 28 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 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Riverside, CA and Sherman Oaks, CA, road signs point toward Pomona, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Ventura.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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