How far is Glendale, CA from Avocado Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Glendale, CA to Avocado Heights, CA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Avocado Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Avocado Heights.
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Start on South Brand Boulevard
13 m · 4 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Turn right
64 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Colorado Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Colorado Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Street Freeway Extension
3029 ft · 38 sec · Colorado Street Freeway Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1556 ft · 38 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 I 10 East: San Bernardino
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino
2232 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South
1682 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
2608 ft · 34 sec · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Boulevard
992 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Boulevard
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Valley Boulevard
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Turn right
981 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1981 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Don Julian Road
1383 ft · 36 sec · Don Julian Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Avocado Heights.
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
8.55 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Glendale and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Avocado Heights?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.2 miles from Glendale and 12.2 miles from Avocado Heights.
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 7.7 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Glendale and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Avocado Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Belvedere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Avocado Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.03 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 197,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425100, -118.2550800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avocado Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 15,411 |
| Coordinates | 34.0361200, -117.9911800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avocado Heights (-117.99118, 34.03612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
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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