How far is Anaheim, CA from Greenfield, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Greenfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Greenfield.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 22 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto I 5 North: Los Angeles
887 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
1 km · 1 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Oak Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Greenfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
60.9 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Greenfield?
The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Anaheim and 147.1 miles from Greenfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.88 one way or $119.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buttonwillow.
Wasco station
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Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 254.78 mi (410.03 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 36.3208000, -121.2438100 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenfield (-121.24381, 36.3208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $59.88 | $119.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.97 | $125.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $64.80 | $129.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $78.55 | $157.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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