Origin
Greenfield, CA
Morning in Greenfield on Thursday
Local time
9:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, CA to Hights Corner, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenfield, CA
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Hights Corner, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 21.8-mile drive from Greenfield, CA to Hights Corner, CA takes approximately 27 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Golden State Freeway, 7th Standard Road, and Taft Highway, with about 57% of the journey on highways. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route offers a practical and straightforward experience. The entire trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent local feel throughout. It's a perfectly manageable excursion for a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as a 'mixed drive,' blending highway speeds with local road navigation. With 57% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced travel, particularly during the longest stretch of 12.4 miles on the Golden State Freeway. As you transition to 7th Standard Road and Taft Highway, the pace will likely shift, offering a change in scenery and driving dynamics. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient travel and more localized road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden State Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CA 99 / Golden State Freeway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Santa Fe Way
At end of road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Loraine Lane
Turn right onto Loraine Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Freeway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| 7th Standard Road | 7 mi | 8m |
| Taft Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Galpin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Santa Fe Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loraine Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Freeway
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, CA and Hights Corner, CA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CA 99 BUS
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Union Avenue
3
Continue on CA 99 BUS
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Union Avenue
4
Turn right onto Taft Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Taft Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 99 North
6
Merge onto CA 99
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31
Toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
7th Standard Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Galpin Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Galpin Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Santa Fe Way
12
Turn right onto Loraine Lane
204 ft
·
8 sec
·
Loraine Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Loraine Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.02 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hights Corner, CA
Morning in Hights Corner on Thursday
Local time
9:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenfield, CA to Hights Corner, CA covers 21.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Freeway, 7th Standard Road, Taft Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Greenfield, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Greenfield, CA to Hights Corner, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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