How far is West Hollywood, CA from Glendale, CA?
The driving distance from West Hollywood, CA to Glendale, CA is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hollywood and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood and Glendale.
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Start on North Fairfax Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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Continue on North Fairfax Avenue
762 ft · 29 sec · North Fairfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on North Highland Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cahuenga Boulevard West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cahuenga Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Barham Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Barham Boulevard
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Continue on West Olive Avenue
2719 ft · 1 min · West Olive Avenue
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Turn left onto North Hollywood Way
67 m · 4 sec · North Hollywood Way
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Continue on North Hollywood Way
69 m · 11 sec · North Hollywood Way
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
92 m · 5 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp right toward CA 134 East: Pasadena
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
2173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2043 ft · 27 sec · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, San Fernando Road
2274 ft · 30 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 West Hollywood 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.
North Highland Avenue
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
1.48 mi · 00h 03m
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 West Hollywood and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Hollywood to Glendale?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from West Hollywood and 5.5 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hollywood and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.
Burbank Airport–South station
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hollywood and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 7.1 mi (11.42 km).
#1 West Hollywood
City in California
| Population | 35,111 |
| Coordinates | 34.0900100, -118.3617400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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