Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Night in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
10:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Sunland, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Sunland, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Sunland, CA covers 19.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glendale Freeway, Foothill Boulevard, Foothill Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Glendale Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.4 miles, with most of the trip on Glendale Freeway and Foothill Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on Glendale Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glendale Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Glendale Freeway and Foothill Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 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 15 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Glendale Boulevard, Echo Park Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward Glendale Boulevard, Echo Park Avenue
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Glendale Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Glendale Boulevard
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 2 / Glendale Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 2 / Glendale Freeway toward CA 2 North: Glendale Freeway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CA 2 North: Glendale Freeway North
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Lowell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward Lowell Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Freeway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Foothill Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Glendale Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Lowell Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mount Gleason Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Glendale Freeway
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Sunland, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
5
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hollywood Freeway
6
Take the exit
447 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 4A
Toward Glendale Boulevard, Echo Park Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
165 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Glendale Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto Bellevue Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Glendale Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Glendale Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 2
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Glendale Freeway
Toward CA 2 North: Glendale Freeway North
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21B
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
12
Merge onto I 210
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 16
Toward Lowell Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Honolulu Avenue
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Honolulu Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Lowell Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lowell Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Mount Gleason Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Gleason Avenue
18
Turn right onto Wentworth Street
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Wentworth Street
19
Arrive at destination
Wentworth Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Sunland, CA
Night in Sunland on Thursday
Local time
10:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
4 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
30m 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 Los Angeles, CA to Sunland, CA covers 19.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glendale Freeway, Foothill Boulevard, Foothill Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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 15 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Sunland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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