How far is Glendale, CA from West Hollywood, CA?

The driving distance from Glendale, CA to West Hollywood, CA is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.86 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.1 mi
11.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.1 mi
Kilometers
11.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.86 mi
Kilometers
14.26 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM PDT
Return by in Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-19T10:41
Arrive West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hollywood
CA

District in Los Angeles, California, United States

From Glendale
4.4 mi
00h 09m
To West Hollywood
4.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and West Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and West Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Brand Boulevard

    104 m · 14 sec · South Brand Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Elk Avenue

    854 ft · 34 sec · West Elk Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Los Feliz Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Los Feliz Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Los Feliz Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Los Feliz Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Western Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    3 mi · 7 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

    106 m · 14 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and West Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Monica Boulevard
3 mi · 34%
Los Feliz Boulevard
2.51 mi · 28%
North Western Avenue
1.17 mi · 13%
West Los Feliz Boulevard
1 mi · 11%
South Central Avenue
0.89 mi · 10%
West Elk Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Santa Monica Boulevard

Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

3 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollywood
00h 09m from Glendale
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to West Hollywood?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Glendale and 4.4 miles from West Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Hollywood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hollywood and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Manor Hotel
Stay option 0.8 mi away

The Manor Hotel

Hollywood , CA
5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028, United States
Rating 4.9/5 15 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.4 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Los Angeles City Council

Los Angeles , CA
4301 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and West Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.42 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population197,747
Coordinates34.1425100, -118.2550800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
West Hollywood

#2 West Hollywood

City in California

Population35,111
Coordinates34.0900100, -118.3617400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-118.25508, 34.14251)
End: West Hollywood (-118.36174, 34.09001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.79
Round trip
$3.58
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.79 $3.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.88 $3.76
Premium $6.24 $1.94 $3.87
Diesel $7.57 $2.35 $4.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and West Hollywood. The current time is 10:41:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.