How far is Greenfield, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.15 mi
05h 02m
Flight
246.94 mi
397.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.94 mi
Kilometers
397.41 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.15 mi
Kilometers
476.6 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM PDT
Return by in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buttonwillow
CA

Place in Kern County California

From Greenfield
146.1 mi
02h 31m
To Long Beach
150 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto El Camino Real

    1.3 km · 1 min · El Camino Real

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    127 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · El Camino Real

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield

    968 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Paso Robles Highway

    32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2047 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
115 mi · 39%
El Camino Real
62 mi · 21%
Paso Robles Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 8%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 6%
Antelope Road
5.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

El Camino Real

Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

61.1 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buttonwillow
02h 31m from Greenfield
Leave By
6:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenfield to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 146.1 miles from Greenfield and 150 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.29 one way or $120.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buttonwillow, 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 Buttonwillow.

RAIL

Wasco station

25 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

41 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

78 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

79 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 246.94 mi (397.41 km).

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#1 Greenfield

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates36.3208000, -121.2438100
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue (-121.243686, 36.320668)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.56 L · about $60.29
Round trip
$120.57
20.9 gal · 79.12 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $60.29 $120.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $63.39 $126.78
Premium $6.24 $65.24 $130.48
Diesel $7.57 $79.08 $158.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Long Beach. The current time is 22:58:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.