How far is McFarland, CA from Greenfield, CA?
The driving distance from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 McFarland and Greenfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Greenfield.
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Start on West Kern Avenue
6 m · 3 sec · West Kern Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1318 ft · 43 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Sherwood Avenue
113 m · 9 sec · West Sherwood Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 99 South
949 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 119: Taft, Lamont
1541 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Taft Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taft Highway
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Turn left onto South Union Avenue
778 ft · 23 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and Greenfield.
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.
Golden State Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McFarland and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Greenfield?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from McFarland and 16.8 miles from Greenfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McFarland and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.
Stop Ideas Near Oildale
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 Oildale.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
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Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).
#1 McFarland
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 12,482 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780100, -119.2292700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,644 |
| Coordinates | 35.2688500, -119.0028800 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenfield (-119.00288, 35.26885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
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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