How far is Blue Lake, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from Blue Lake, CA to Glendale, CA is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Lake and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Lake and Glendale.
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Start on Blue Lake Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blue Lake Boulevard
20 m · 2 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
887 ft · 21 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Glendale Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Glendale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Lake 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.
Glendale Drive
Continue on Glendale Drive
1.47 mi · 00h 03m
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 Light Rain leaving Blue Lake and Patchy Fog 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 Blue Lake to Glendale?
The road trip is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Arcata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Blue Lake and 1.2 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.46 one way or $0.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Blue Lake and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Arcata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcata.
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Eureka, California
McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California
Fortuna, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Lake and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 2.09 mi (3.36 km).
#1 Blue Lake
City in California
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.8829100, -123.9839500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
Glendale is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8998500, -124.0170100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-124.01701, 40.89985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
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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