Best Time to Drive from El Monte to Glendale

Right now (8:48 am PDT): about 19 minutes via I-10 West and I-5 North, usually 21 at this time.

On weekdays the 20-mile drive from El Monte to Glendale (via I-10 West and I-5 North) usually takes as little as 17 minutes and up to 30 minutes, when leaving around 8:30 am on Tuesdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 24 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 2:30 pm on Saturdays (27 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from El Monte to Glendale?

On weekdays, leave before 6 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 17 minutes then, versus up to 30 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from El Monte to Glendale?

The 20-mile drive usually takes 17 to 30 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 24 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from El Monte to Glendale?

Leaving around 8:30 am on Tuesdays is usually slowest, about 30 minutes.

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