Best Time to Drive from Van Nuys to Riverside

Right now (8:48 am PDT): about 69 minutes via SR-60 East and I-210 East, usually 69 at this time.

On weekdays the 71-mile drive from Van Nuys to Riverside (via SR-60 East and I-210 East) usually takes as little as 66 minutes and up to 103 minutes, when leaving around 3 pm on Fridays. The fastest times to leave are before 7 am or after 7:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 79 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3 pm on Saturdays (79 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from Van Nuys to Riverside?

On weekdays, leave before 7 am or after 7:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 66 minutes then, versus up to 103 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Van Nuys to Riverside?

The 71-mile drive usually takes 66 to 103 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 79 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Van Nuys to Riverside?

Leaving around 3 pm on Fridays is usually slowest, about 103 minutes.

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