How far is Avocado Heights, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from Avocado Heights, CA to Glendale, CA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avocado Heights and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights and Glendale.
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Start on 4th Avenue
22 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Don Julian Road
1383 ft · 38 sec · Don Julian Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1981 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
597 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
117 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · Valley Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1052 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Colorado Street
1111 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Colorado Street Freeway Extension
3013 ft · 38 sec · Colorado Street Freeway Extension
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Turn slight right onto West Colorado Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Colorado Street
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Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard
9 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avocado Heights and Glendale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
San Bernardino Freeway
Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Avocado Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avocado Heights to Glendale?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belvedere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Avocado Heights and 14 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Avocado Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Belvedere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of South El Monte City Hall
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City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvedere.
Los Angeles Union Station
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avocado Heights and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.03 km).
#1 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 197,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425100, -118.2550800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Brand Boulevard (-118.255076, 34.14251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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