How far is it from Los Angeles, CA, to Glendale, CA, ?

The distance between Los Angeles, CA, and Glendale, CA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles, CA, to Glendale, CA, ?

The drive from Los Angeles, CA, to Glendale, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Los Angeles, CA, to Glendale, CA, ?

The fastest route from Los Angeles, CA, to Glendale, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Glendale, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Glendale, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Los Angeles, CA.

Are there charging stations between Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Los Angeles, CA to Glendale, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); 8000 Sunset Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1436.

Los Angeles, CA Glendale, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Los Angeles, CA to Glendale, CA takes about 30 min via CA 134. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 17 mi

This 17-mile trip starts with a 30-minute stretch on Betty Lane. From there, the route follows Coldwater Canyon Avenue and the Ventura Freeway into Glendale, located between the Verdugo Mountains and the Los Angeles River.

1 Depart right onto Betty Lane 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Coldwater Canyon Drive 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Mulholland Drive 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Coldwater Canyon Avenue 1 mi
5 Continue right onto Coldwater Canyon Avenue 2 mi
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Ventura Freeway 2 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Ventura Freeway 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 2 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 3 mi
13 Keep slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right onto Ventura Freeway 1 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn left onto North Glendale Avenue 1 mi
17 Turn straight onto North Verdugo Road 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left onto Cañada Boulevard 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Wabasso Way 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Opechee Way 82 yd
21 Turn left onto San Luis Rey Drive 1 mi
22 Arrive onto San Luis Rey Drive

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The return trip from Glendale, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

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5810 SepulvedaCCS, CHAdeMO · 5810 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA, 91411350 kW
76 - Valley VillageCCS, CHAdeMO · 4654 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA, 91607350 kW
8000 Sunset BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 8000 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046350 kW
BoA Gateway CA8-113 (Glendale, CA)CCS · 3812 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA, 91204350 kW
BOA LA Chinatown CA9-167 (Los Angeles, CA)CCS · 850 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90012350 kW

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Glendale, CA → Beverly Hills, CA18 mi · 35 min Glendale, CA → Pasadena, CA10 mi · 20 min Glendale, CA → La Crescenta-Montrose, CA5 mi · 15 min Glendale, CA → Duarte, CA23 mi · 35 min Glendale, CA → Avalon, CA37 mi · 55 min Glendale, CA → Huntington Beach, CA45 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Los Angeles, CA, {fromState} to Glendale, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Los Angeles, CA, {fromState} and Glendale, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles, CA, {fromState} to Glendale, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Los Angeles, CA, {fromState} to Glendale, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Los Angeles, CA, {fromState} to Glendale, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Los Angeles, CA, {fromState} to Glendale, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Glendale, CA from Los Angeles, CA?: Glendale, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Los Angeles, CA.
Are there charging stations between Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Los Angeles, CA to Glendale, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); 8000 Sunset Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1436.

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