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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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.
District in Los Angeles, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on South Brand Boulevard
104 m · 14 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Elk Avenue
854 ft · 34 sec · West Elk Avenue
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Los Feliz Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Los Feliz Boulevard
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Continue on Los Feliz Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Los Feliz Boulevard
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Continue on North Western Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard
3 mi · 7 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue
106 m · 14 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Manor Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and West Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.42 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 West Hollywood
City in California
| Population | 35,111 |
| Coordinates | 34.0900100, -118.3617400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hollywood (-118.36174, 34.09001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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