Origin
Glendale, CA
Afternoon in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
2:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, CA to Avocado Heights, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, CA
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Avocado Heights, CA
Gilmer Diaz Estela
Trip Overview
This 24.5-mile drive from Glendale, CA to Avocado Heights, CA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 33 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be navigating the San Bernardino Freeway and Golden State Freeway, with a portion on Valley Boulevard. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this is an economical journey. The route focuses heavily on highway travel, making it a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Pacific Coast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.5 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 83% of this route. The majority of your time will be spent on the San Bernardino Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles. This section of the drive is designed for steady progress, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. While primarily highway, you'll also encounter Valley Boulevard, offering a slight change of pace before you reach your destination. The overall feel is one of consistent movement on well-trafficked freeways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Bernardino Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 8.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 24.5 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: at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
San Bernardino Freeway
Merge onto San Bernardino Freeway toward I 10 East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 605 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward I 605 South
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Valley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Valley Boulevard
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Valley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Valley Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Golden State Freeway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Valley Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Colorado Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Colorado Street Freeway Extension | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Don Julian Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, CA and Avocado Heights, CA.
1
Start on South Brand Boulevard
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Brand Boulevard
2
Turn right
211 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto West Colorado Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Colorado Street
4
Turn left onto Colorado Street Freeway Extension
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Colorado Street Freeway Extension
Toward I 5
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
6
Merge onto I 5
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
9
Merge onto San Bernardino Freeway
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Toward I 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 31A
Toward I 605 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 605
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 21
Toward Valley Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
249 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Valley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Valley Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
17
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
18
Turn left onto Don Julian Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Don Julian Road
19
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Avocado Heights, CA
Afternoon in Avocado Heights on Thursday
Local time
2:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°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 warmer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glendale, CA to Avocado Heights, CA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, Golden State Freeway, Valley Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Glendale, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glendale, CA to Avocado Heights, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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