How far is Greenfield, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Greenfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 270.3 miles (435 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenfield and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Los Angeles.
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Start on Oak Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
1.3 km · 1 min · El Camino Real
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Take the ramp straight
127 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
61.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
968 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road
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Continue on Paso Robles Highway
32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2047 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
2508 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield and Los Angeles.
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
61.1 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.
Sunny leaving Greenfield and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenfield to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 270.3 miles (435 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Greenfield and 136.3 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.4 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 7:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.04 one way or $110.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenfield and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills
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 Lost Hills.
Wasco station
Kettleman City, California
Corcoran station
Bakersfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 230.78 mi (371.4 km).
#1 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 36.3208000, -121.2438100 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $55.04 | $110.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $57.87 | $115.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $59.56 | $119.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $72.19 | $144.38 |
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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