How far is Hermosa Beach, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from Hermosa Beach, CA to Glendale, CA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 five miles (8.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermosa Beach and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermosa Beach and Glendale.
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Start on Palm Drive
14 m · 3 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Pier Avenue
2319 ft · 1 min · Pier Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
2804 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Artesia Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Artesia Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Redondo Beach Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Redondo Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
1290 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Harbor Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Harbor Freeway
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Continue on Arroyo Seco Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Arroyo Seco Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Colorado Street
1111 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Colorado Street Freeway Extension
3013 ft · 38 sec · Colorado Street Freeway Extension
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Turn slight right onto West Colorado Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Colorado Street
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Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard
9 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermosa Beach and Glendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harbor Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermosa Beach to Glendale?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Hermosa Beach and 23.3 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hermosa Beach and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Westchester, CA
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermosa Beach and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.89 km).
#1 Hermosa Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 18,803 |
| Coordinates | 33.8622400, -118.3995200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 197,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1425100, -118.2550800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Brand Boulevard (-118.255076, 34.14251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
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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