How far is Greenwood, CA from Placerville, CA?
The driving distance from Greenwood, CA to Placerville, CA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Placerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Placerville.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Greenwood Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road
1838 ft · 51 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto Garden Valley Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Garden Valley Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgetown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coloma Road
1 km · 2 min · Coloma Road
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Turn left onto Spring Street
2413 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
124 m · 23 sec · Bedford Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
56 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Placerville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Greenwood Road
Continue on Greenwood Road
4.79 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Placerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Placerville?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Diamond Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Greenwood and 8.9 miles from Placerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Placerville.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Springs
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 Diamond Springs.
Placerville, California
Auburn
Rocklin
Roseville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Placerville. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8965700, -120.9127200 |
| Altitude | 490 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Placerville
City in California
| Population | 11,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.7296300, -120.7985500 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-120.798563, 38.72959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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