Origin
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Afternoon in Kinneloa Mesa on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinneloa Mesa, 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
19m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Glendale, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Glendale, CA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Foothill Freeway, East Sierra Madre Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Foothill Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| East Sierra Madre Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Madre Villa Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Broadway | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Colorado Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Glendale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harvey Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ventura Freeway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa, CA and Glendale, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Vosburg Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Vosburg Street
3
Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
255 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
5
Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto North Sierra Madre Boulevard
284 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Sierra Madre Boulevard
7
Turn right onto East Maple Street
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Maple Street
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 210 West: San Fernando
9
Merge onto I 210
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 134
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9A
Toward Harvey Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Harvey Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Harvey Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East Broadway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
14
Turn left onto South Glendale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Glendale Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto East Colorado Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Colorado Street
16
Turn left onto South Brand Boulevard
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Brand Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
South Brand Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Maple Street
Turn right onto East Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CA 134 / Ventura Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 134 / Ventura Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Harvey Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9A
Toward Harvey Drive
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Harvey Drive
Turn left onto Harvey Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.61 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
1:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
23 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
19m 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?
12.2 mi in 19m, mostly highway — 5 mi of that is on Ventura Freeway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Ventura Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near East Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 12.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Sierra Madre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CA 134 / Ventura Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,233 ft
521 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
890 ft
Highest Point
1,233 ft
Elevation Range
712 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Glendale, CA
Full guide →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.
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 19m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Ventura 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: at 1.2 miles (East Sierra Madre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CA 134 / Ventura Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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