Day trip from Los Angeles to Riverside
Riverside lies 79 km (49 mi) east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 79 km (49 mi) apart, Riverside is a realistic day trip from Los Angeles: about 1 h 17 min each way by road.
| Los Angeles | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 92501–92522 |
What to see in Riverside
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Library System | 4,069,001 | 2016 |
The busiest is Riverside County Library System at 4,069,001 visitors in 2016. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Riverside
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Staying in Riverside
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from Los Angeles?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 96 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Riverside by road?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Riverside?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.