Origin
Blue Lake, CA
Afternoon in Blue Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Lake, CA to Glendale, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4m
Distance
2.3 mi
4 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 4m
★
6 AM
0h 5m
8 AM
0h 5m
10 AM
0h 5m
12 PM
0h 5m
3 PM
0h 5m
5 PM
0h 5m
8 PM
0h 4m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Lake, CA
Roman Lukyanenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Lake, CA to Glendale, CA covers 2.3 miles and takes about 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glendale Drive, Blue Lake Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on Glendale Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Blue Lake Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Glendale Drive
— 1.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Lake, CA and Glendale, CA.
1
Start on Blue Lake Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Lake Boulevard
2
Enter roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Blue Lake Boulevard
3
Continue on Blue Lake Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Blue Lake Boulevard
4
Continue on Glendale Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glendale Drive
5
Arrive at destination
Glendale Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Blue Lake Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.53 one way
$1.06 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $0.54 | $1.09 |
| premium | $6.18 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.24 | $0.11 |
| Efficient EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.20 | $0.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.32 | $0.15 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Afternoon in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
12:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
1 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
4m 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?
2.3 mi in 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on Glendale Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Blue Lake Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Lake, CA to Glendale, CA is easy. At 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.7 miles (Blue Lake Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4m. Total distance: 2.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.5 miles on Glendale Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.7 miles (Blue Lake Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Trip.ovh 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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