How far is Glendale, CA from Hermosa Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Glendale, CA to Hermosa Beach, CA is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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.
City five miles (8.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Hermosa Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Hermosa Beach.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 110 South: Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles
693 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 110 South: Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arroyo Seco Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Arroyo Seco Parkway
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Continue on Harbor Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Redondo Beach Boulevard
1044 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Redondo Beach Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · West Redondo Beach Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto West Artesia Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Pacific Coast Highway
3123 ft · 54 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Pier Avenue
1719 ft · 52 sec · Pier Avenue
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Turn left onto Monterey Boulevard
1017 ft · 33 sec · Monterey Boulevard
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Turn right onto 10th Street
133 m · 23 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Drive
534 ft · 39 sec · Palm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Hermosa Beach.
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.
Harbor Freeway
Continue on Harbor Freeway
11.3 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Glendale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hermosa Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Hermosa Beach?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Glendale and 14.5 miles from Hermosa Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Glendale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hermosa Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Hermosa Beach. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.89 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 Hermosa Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 18,803 |
| Coordinates | 33.8622400, -118.3995200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermosa Beach (-118.39952, 33.86224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
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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