How far is Greenwood, CA from South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The driving distance from Greenwood, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and South Lake Tahoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and South Lake Tahoe.
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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 right onto Spring Street
868 ft · 32 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
1795 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 38 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 56 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 19 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Dorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and South Lake Tahoe.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Spring Street
Continue straight
32.7 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Lake Tahoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to South Lake Tahoe?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Pollock Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Greenwood and 38.8 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near South Lake Tahoe.
Stop Ideas Near Pollock Pines
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 Pollock Pines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and South Lake Tahoe. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8965700, -120.9127200 |
| Altitude | 490 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado Avenue (-119.983318, 38.934154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.73 | $41.47 |
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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