How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Greenwood, CA?
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Greenwood, CA is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lake Tahoe and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lake Tahoe and Greenwood.
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Start on El Dorado Avenue
688 ft · 24 sec · El Dorado Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1994 ft · 57 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto Los Angeles Avenue
1185 ft · 35 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Tahoe Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Lake Tahoe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Emerald Bay Road
4 mi · 6 min · Emerald Bay Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Coloma Street
594 ft · 28 sec · Coloma Street
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Continue on Coloma Road
1 km · 2 min · Coloma Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
7.6 mi · 14 min · Georgetown 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 Marshall Road
1838 ft · 56 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Road
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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 South Lake Tahoe and Greenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving South Lake Tahoe and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lake Tahoe to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 38.6 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 38.7 miles from Greenwood.
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 27.4 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 2:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around South Lake Tahoe and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
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 South Lake Tahoe and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 km).
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22,847 |
| Coordinates | 38.9332400, -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
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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