How far is Fremont, CA from Greenfield, CA?
The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Greenfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Greenfield.
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Start on Mowry Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
1067 ft · 24 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 880 South: San Jose
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
758 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
158 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 119: Taft Highway
1347 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Taft Highway
12.7 mi · 19 min · Taft Highway
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Turn left onto South Union Avenue
778 ft · 23 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
158 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Greenfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Greenfield?
The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Fremont and 130.1 miles from Greenfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 7:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.02 one way or $106.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Greenfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Merced station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 228.81 mi (368.24 km).
#1 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,644 |
| Coordinates | 35.2688500, -119.0028800 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenfield (-119.00288, 35.26885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $53.02 | $106.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $55.75 | $111.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $57.37 | $114.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $69.54 | $139.08 |
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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