How far is Glendale, CA from Topanga Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from Glendale, CA to Topanga Oaks, CA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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.
Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Topanga Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Topanga Oaks.
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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 right to continue on I 5 North: Sacramento
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura
1842 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
2950 ft · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 27 South: Topanga Canyon Boulevard
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on CA 27 South: Topenga Canyon Boulevard
835 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Topanga Canyon Boulevard
6.8 mi · 13 min · Topanga Canyon Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Fontaine Road
1009 ft · 44 sec · Fontaine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fontaine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Topanga Oaks.
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.
Ventura Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Topanga Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Topanga Oaks?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Glendale and 14.3 miles from Topanga Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Topanga Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Calabasas City Hall
Platinum Banquet Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Topanga Oaks. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.2 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 Topanga Oaks
Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County at an elevation of 971 feet, this unincorporated community forms part of Topanga Canyon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1011200, -118.5903600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topanga Oaks (-118.59036, 34.10112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $6.26 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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