How far is Los Angeles, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Glendale, CA is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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 14m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Glendale.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West College Street
123 m · 15 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto North Hill Street
1580 ft · 41 sec · North Hill Street
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 110 North
131 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arroyo Seco Parkway
1.3 km · 1 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 Los Angeles 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.
Golden State Freeway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.46 mi · 00h 05m
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 Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Glendale?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 4.5 miles from Los Angeles and 4.5 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Hollywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 6.27 mi (10.09 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: Glendale (-118.25508, 34.14251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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