How far is Placerville, CA from Greenwood, CA?
The driving distance from Placerville, CA to Greenwood, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placerville and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placerville and Greenwood.
-
1
Start on Main Street
56 m · 11 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
79 m · 9 sec · Bedford Avenue
-
3
Turn left
871 ft · 26 sec
-
4
Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 16 sec
-
5
Continue on Coloma Street
594 ft · 28 sec · Coloma Street
-
6
Continue on Coloma Road
1 km · 2 min · Coloma Road
-
7
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
7.6 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road
-
8
Turn left onto Garden Valley Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Garden Valley Road
-
9
Turn right onto Marshall Road
1838 ft · 56 sec · Marshall Road
-
10
Turn left onto Greenwood Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Road
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Placerville and Greenwood.
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.
Georgetown Road
Turn right onto Georgetown Road
7.64 mi · 00h 14m
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 Placerville and Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Placerville to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 8.7 miles from Placerville and 8.7 miles from Greenwood.
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 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 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 Placerville and Sunny near Greenwood.
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 Placerville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Placerville
City in California
| Population | 11,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.7296300, -120.7985500 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8965700, -120.9127200 |
| Altitude | 490 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-120.91272, 38.89657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Prices in California · Apr 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.