How far is Los Angeles, CA from Sunland, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Sunland, CA is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.37 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.21 mi
24.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.21 mi
Kilometers
24.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.18 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 2:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Sunland
Thu, Oct 15, 1:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
9.7 mi
00h 15m
To Sunland
9.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Sunland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Sunland.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    2186 ft · 34 sec · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Boulevard, Echo Park Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Glendale Boulevard

    50 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Bellevue Avenue

    622 ft · 13 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Glendale Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Glendale Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 210 West: Sacramento

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lowell Avenue

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Honolulu Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · Honolulu Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lowell Avenue

    3158 ft · 56 sec · Lowell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Gleason Avenue

    2850 ft · 2 min · Mount Gleason Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wentworth Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Wentworth Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wentworth Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Sunland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glendale Freeway
8.6 mi · 44%
Foothill Boulevard
2.54 mi · 13%
Foothill Freeway
2.07 mi · 11%
Glendale Boulevard
1.55 mi · 8%
I 210 West
1.05 mi · 5%
Lowell Avenue
1.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Glendale Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Freeway

8.6 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 15m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Sunland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Sunland?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Los Angeles and 9.7 miles from Sunland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Sunland.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 13.7 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.

RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

2 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

10 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

La Crescenta, California

10 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
BUS

Pasadena, California

11 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Sunland. Straight-line distance: 15.21 mi (24.48 km).

Los Angeles

#1 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sunland

Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an elevation of 1512 feet, this Los Angeles County community is situated within the Tujunga Valley.

Population0
Coordinates34.2669500, -118.3023000
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Sunland (-118.3023, 34.26695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.51
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $4.26 $8.51
Mid-grade $6.50 $4.42 $8.84
Premium $6.69 $4.55 $9.10
Diesel $8.41 $5.72 $11.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Sunland. The current time is 13:22:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.