Origin
Westmont, CA
Night in Westmont on Friday
Local time
11:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
61.2 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westmont, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 105th Street, Denker Avenue, West 108th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 61.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 105th Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 105th Street | — | — |
| Denker Avenue | — | — |
| West 108th Street | — | — |
| South Normandie Avenue | — | — |
| West Imperial Highway | — | — |
| South Vermont Avenue | — | — |
| West 116th Place | — | — |
| I 105 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 105th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 105th Street
3
Turn left onto Denker Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Denker Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 108th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 108th Street
5
Turn right onto South Normandie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Normandie Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Imperial Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Imperial Highway
7
Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Vermont Avenue
8
Turn slight left
453 ft
·
23 sec
9
Turn left onto West 116th Place
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 116th Place
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 105 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 105 East
11
Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
8.1 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
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Freeway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Riverside Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
23
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn slight left
171 ft
·
13 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Westmont, CA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Westmont, 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
$14.07 one way
$28.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
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
Night in Riverside on Friday
Local time
11:41 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
20 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 19m 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 Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 105th Street, Denker Avenue, West 108th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Westmont, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 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 Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westmont, CA to Riverside, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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