Day trip from Palmdale to Glendale
Glendale lies 50 km (31 mi) south of Palmdale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Glendale is a realistic day trip from Palmdale: about 49 min each way by road.
| Palmdale | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 158,351 | 201,020 |
| Elevation | 815 m (2,674 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 93550–93599 | 91201–91226 |
What to see in Glendale
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Public Library | 617,837 | 2016 |
The busiest is Glendale Public Library at 617,837 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Glendale
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Staying in Glendale
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Common questions
How far is Glendale from Palmdale?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, south of Palmdale; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palmdale to Glendale by road?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palmdale and Glendale?
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.