How far is Fontana, CA from Greenfield, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.61 mi
02h 53m
Flight
120.6 mi
194.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.6 mi
Kilometers
194.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.61 mi
Kilometers
239.16 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-15T22:02
Arrive Greenfield
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fontana
74.3 mi
01h 26m
To Greenfield
74.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Greenfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Greenfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 West

    1784 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Anenue, Greenfield

    1914 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    6.6 mi · 9 min · South Union Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Greenfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
104 mi · 70%
Golden State Freeway
33.7 mi · 23%
South Union Avenue
6.62 mi · 4%
Sierra Avenue
3.03 mi · 2%
Union Anenue
0.36 mi
CA 210 West
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
01h 26m from Fontana
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Fontana and Clear near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Greenfield?

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Fontana and 74.3 miles from Greenfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Fontana and Clear near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Clarita, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 120.6 mi (194.08 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Greenfield

#2 Greenfield

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population17,644
Coordinates35.2688500, -119.0028800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Greenfield (-119.00288, 35.26885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $30.23
Round trip
$60.46
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $30.23 $60.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.79 $63.57
Premium $6.24 $32.71 $65.43
Diesel $7.57 $39.65 $79.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Greenfield. The current time is 22:02:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.