Day trip from Burbank to Pasadena
Pasadena lies 16 km (10 mi) east of Burbank, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 16 km (10 mi) apart, Pasadena is a realistic day trip from Burbank: about 15 min each way by road.
| Burbank | Pasadena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 105,319 | 142,250 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 91501–91526 | 91101–91199 |
What to see in Pasadena
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kidspace Children's Museum | 200,000 | — |
The busiest is Kidspace Children's Museum at 200,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Pasadena
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Staying in Pasadena
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Common questions
How far is Pasadena from Burbank?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line, east of Burbank; by road roughly 19 km (12 mi).
How long does it take to get from Burbank to Pasadena by road?
About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Burbank and Pasadena?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.