Origin
Avocado Heights, CA
Late night in Avocado Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avocado Heights, CA to Glendale, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avocado Heights, CA
Gilmer Diaz Estela
Glendale, CA
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 25.8 miles from Avocado Heights to Glendale is a straightforward local journey that typically takes about 32 minutes. Since this trip is entirely composed of local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should plan for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, and with a fuel budget of just $4, it remains a very cost-effective commute. Both the origin and destination sit within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the environment consistent throughout your drive. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a visit, this route offers a practical way to navigate the local landscape without the stress of major highway merges.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Golden State Freeway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Valley Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Colorado Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Colorado Street Freeway Extension | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Don Julian Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avocado Heights, CA and Glendale, CA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Don Julian Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Don Julian Road
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Continue on this road
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
6
Turn left onto Valley Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
8
Merge onto I 10
11 mi
·
12 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 18A
Toward I 5 North: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 142
Toward Colorado Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Colorado Street Freeway Extension
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Colorado Street Freeway Extension
Toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, San Fernando Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto West Colorado Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Colorado Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Brand Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
South Brand Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Don Julian Road
Turn left onto Don Julian Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18A
Toward I 5 North: Sacramento
5
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Colorado Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward Colorado Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Glendale, CA
Late night in Glendale on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route, which relies entirely on local streets rather than highways. You will spend your time winding through sections of Don Julian Road, 3rd Avenue, and Valley Boulevard. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will be on navigating intersections and local traffic patterns rather than maintaining high-speed cruise control. There is no long-distance highway stretch here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Don Julian Road. This drive demands your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the frequent transitions between local thoroughfares.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Don Julian Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Don Julian Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Avocado Heights, CA
Full guide →Arriving in Glendale, CA
Full guide →Founded 1884
Glendale is a suburban city of 205,000 people (2019) in the southeastern corner of the San Fernando Valley of Southern California between Burbank and Downtown Los Angeles. Glendale has one of the largest communities of Armenian descent in the United States. In addition to central Glendale, this article covers the Crescenta Valley communities of La Crescenta, Montrose, Verdugo City, and the part of Glendale in the Crescenta Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Forest Lawn Memorial Park — cemetery in Glendale, California
- • Glendale Transportation Center — railway station
- • Grand Central Airport — airport in Glendale, Los Angeles
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glendale, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Don Julian Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glendale, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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