Best Time to Drive from Los Angeles to Burbank

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 12 minutes via I-5 North, usually 12 at this time.

On weekdays the 11-mile drive from Los Angeles to Burbank (via I-5 North) usually takes as little as 11 minutes and up to 18 minutes, when leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 14 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (16 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 Los Angeles to Burbank?

On weekdays, leave before 6 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 11 minutes then, versus up to 18 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Burbank?

The 11-mile drive usually takes 11 to 18 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 14 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Los Angeles to Burbank?

Leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 18 minutes.

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