How far is Glendale, CA from Blue Lake, CA?
The driving distance from Glendale, CA to Blue Lake, CA is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Blue Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Blue Lake.
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Start on Glendale Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Glendale Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Glendale Drive
1293 ft · 26 sec · Glendale Drive
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Continue on Blue Lake Boulevard
889 ft · 21 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blue Lake Boulevard
25 m · 2 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Blue Lake.
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.
Glendale Drive
Start on Glendale Drive
1.23 mi · 00h 02m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Glendale and Chance Light Rain near Blue Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Blue Lake?
The road trip is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Arcata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Glendale and 1.2 miles from Blue Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.46 one way or $0.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Glendale and Chance Light Rain near Blue Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Arcata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcata.
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Eureka, California
McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California
Fortuna, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Blue Lake. Straight-line distance: 2.09 mi (3.36 km).
#1 Glendale
Glendale is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8998500, -124.0170100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Lake
City in California
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.8829100, -123.9839500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old California State Route 299 (-123.983912, 40.882999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
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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