How far is Greenfield, CA from Ricardo, CA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, CA to Ricardo, CA is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.12 mi
01h 42m
Flight
57.6 mi
92.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.6 mi
Kilometers
92.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.12 mi
Kilometers
135.38 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ricardo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 PM PDT
Return by in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-16T10:39
Arrive Ricardo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
Tehachapi
CA

City in California

From Greenfield
42.1 mi
00h 51m
To Ricardo
42.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Union Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · South Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave

    2375 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Aerospace Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Midland Trail

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Midland Trail

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Abbott Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Abbott Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Abbott Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.3 mi · 63%
Aerospace Highway
17.1 mi · 20%
South Union Avenue
5.7 mi · 7%
Midland Trail
4.33 mi · 5%
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.2 mi · 3%
Abbott Drive
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

53.3 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tehachapi
00h 51m from Greenfield
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Ricardo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Tehachapi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Greenfield and 42.1 miles from Ricardo.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Ricardo.

Stop Ideas Near Tehachapi

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

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

BUS

Tehachapi, California

Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

27 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Lancaster, California

56 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway
RAIL

Bakersfield

58 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Ricardo. Straight-line distance: 57.6 mi (92.7 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population17,644
Coordinates35.2688500, -119.0028800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ricardo

Ricardo is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3738500, -117.9892400
Altitude785
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenfield (-119.00288, 35.26885)
End: Ricardo (-117.98924, 35.37385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.27
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.13 $34.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $6.24 $18.54 $37.08
Diesel $7.57 $22.47 $44.95

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 Greenfield and Ricardo. The current time is 10:39:19.

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.