How far is Greenfield, CA from Sacramento, CA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.12 mi
04h 35m
Flight
267.05 mi
429.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.05 mi
Kilometers
429.77 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.12 mi
Kilometers
465.29 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Sun, May 31, 4:28 AM PDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 9:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-05-30T23:53
Arrive Sacramento
Sun, May 31, 4:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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
Firebaugh
CA

City in Fresno County, California, United States of America

From Greenfield
144.4 mi
02h 17m
To Sacramento
144.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Union Avenue

    590 ft · 15 sec · South Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    1367 ft · 34 sec · South Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Taft Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Taft Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    201.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
275 mi · 95%
Taft Highway
12.7 mi · 4%
J Street
0.4 mi
South Union Avenue
0.37 mi
H Street
0.3 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

202 mi · 03h 36m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
267.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firebaugh
02h 17m from Greenfield
Leave By
7:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenfield and Sunny near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Firebaugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Greenfield and 144.7 miles from Sacramento.

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

The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 7:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.84 one way or $117.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenfield and Sunny near Sacramento.

Stop Ideas Near Firebaugh

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

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

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Merced station

50 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Fresno station

61 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

73 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 267.05 mi (429.77 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population17,644
Coordinates35.2688500, -119.0028800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union Avenue (-119.003006, 35.26885)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.62 L · about $58.84
Round trip
$117.69
20.4 gal · 77.24 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $58.84 $117.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $61.87 $123.75
Premium $6.24 $63.68 $127.36
Diesel $7.57 $77.18 $154.37

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Sacramento. The current time is 23:53:23.

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.