How far is Miranda, CA from Ferndale, CA?
The driving distance from Miranda, CA to Ferndale, CA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miranda and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miranda and Ferndale.
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Start on Orchard Lane
103 m · 15 sec · Orchard Lane
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Turn left onto Oak Street
109 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto School Road
795 ft · 41 sec · School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Giants
1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Giants
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Turn right onto Maple Hills Road
2097 ft · 47 sec · Maple Hills Road
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Turn left onto French Road
27 m · 4 sec · French Road
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Take the ramp right
844 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
40.1 mi · 46 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fernbridge, Ferndale
574 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Fernbridge Drive
527 ft · 9 sec · Fernbridge Drive
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Continue on Fernbridge Drive
3217 ft · 1 min · Fernbridge Drive
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 10 min
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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 Miranda and Ferndale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
40.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Miranda and Chance Light Rain near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miranda to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Rio Dell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Miranda and 23.7 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Miranda and Chance Light Rain near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Dell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Fortuna Parks & Recreation
Wildwood & Davis (Rio Dell City Hall)
Shrine Drive Thru Tree
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Dell.
Rio Dell-Scotia, California
Fortuna, California
Eureka, California
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miranda and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.23 km).
#1 Miranda
Miranda is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2345900, -123.8236500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferndale
Town in Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.5762400, -124.2639400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-124.264102, 40.576362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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