How far is La Verne, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from La Verne, CA to Glendale, CA is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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.
City in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Verne and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Verne and Glendale.
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Start on Bonita Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bonita Avenue
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Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1088 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harvey Drive
1074 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Harvey Drive
883 ft · 22 sec · Harvey Drive
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Turn straight onto East Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway
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Turn left onto South Glendale Avenue
1494 ft · 47 sec · South Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto East Colorado Street
1713 ft · 46 sec · East Colorado Street
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Turn left onto South Brand Boulevard
24 m · 8 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 La Verne and Glendale.
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.
Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 00h 23m
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 La Verne and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Verne to Glendale?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Monrovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from La Verne and 15.5 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Verne and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Monrovia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Ayres Suites Diamond Bar
City Hall Park Center
El Monte City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monrovia.
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Verne and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.09 km).
#1 La Verne
City in California
| Population | 32,160 |
| Coordinates | 34.1008400, -117.7678400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
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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