How far is San Francisco, CA from Greenfield, CA?
The driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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.
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Francisco and Greenfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Francisco and Greenfield.
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Start on Market Street
95 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
3173 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Bryant Street
143 m · 18 sec · Bryant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1719 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway
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Continue on Bayshore Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
25 mi · 29 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
48.8 mi · 56 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
44.7 mi · 52 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Avenue
1288 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Avenue
1825 ft · 52 sec · Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Francisco and Greenfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bayshore Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway
48.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving San Francisco and Sunny near Greenfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Greenfield?
The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Morgan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from San Francisco and 70.2 miles from Greenfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Francisco and Sunny near Greenfield.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
City of Gilroy - Planning Division
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan Hill.
Morgan Hill, California
Gilroy, California
San Jose Diridon station
Scotts Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Francisco and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 119.57 mi (192.43 km).
#1 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Population | 866,606 |
| Coordinates | 37.7749300, -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 36.3208000, -121.2438100 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenfield (-121.24381, 36.3208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $28.61 | $57.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.09 | $60.17 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.97 | $61.93 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.53 | $75.06 |
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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