How far is Glendale, CA from Fortuna, CA?
The driving distance from Glendale, CA to Fortuna, CA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, 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 Fortuna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Fortuna.
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Start on Glendale Drive
976 ft · 24 sec · Glendale Drive
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Continue on Glendale Drive
85 m · 8 sec · Glendale Drive
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Take the ramp right
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2140 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 Business: Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 9th Street
45 m · 9 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Fortuna.
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.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
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 Fortuna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Fortuna?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Bayview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Glendale and 15.8 miles from Fortuna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 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 Fortuna.
Stop Ideas Near Bayview
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 Bayview.
Eureka, California
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Fortuna, California
McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Fortuna. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 km).
#1 Glendale
Glendale is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8998500, -124.0170100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fortuna
City in the United States of America
| Population | 12,107 |
| Coordinates | 40.5981900, -124.1572800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-124.157283, 40.598392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
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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