Trip from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Golden State Highway, Golden State Freeway, Taft Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from McFarland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA?

The route from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Golden State Highway, Golden State Freeway, Taft Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Golden State Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Golden State Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.

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 33.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Sherwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Sherwood Avenue

Turn left onto West Sherwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

7

22.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | CA 99 / Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles

8

32 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward CA 119: Taft, Lamont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18 Toward CA 119: Taft, Lamont

6

32.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | CA 119 / Taft Highway

Turn left onto CA 119 / Taft Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Golden State Highway	16.8 mi	18m
Golden State Freeway	14.7 mi	16m
Taft Highway	1.2 mi	1m
2nd Street	0.2 mi	<1m
South Union Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
West Sherwood Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
West Kern Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Golden State Highway — 16.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McFarland, CA and Greenfield, CA.

1

Start on West Kern Avenue

21 ft · 3 sec · West Kern Avenue

2

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · 2nd Street

3

Turn left onto West Sherwood Avenue

370 ft · 9 sec · West Sherwood Avenue

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward CA 99 South

5

Merge onto CA 99

17 mi · 18 min · Golden State Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on CA 99

5.2 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

9.5 mi · 10 min · Golden State Freeway

Toward CA 99 South: Los Angeles Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 18 Toward CA 119: Taft, Lamont Use the slight right lane.

9

Turn left onto CA 119

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taft Highway

Use the left lane.

10

Turn left onto CA 99 BUS

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Union Avenue

11

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec

12

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.75 one way

$15.49 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$7.98	$15.96
premium	$6.18	$8.20	$16.39
diesel	$5.61	$7.44	$14.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.1	$3.54	$1.62
Efficient EV	8.4	$2.95	$1.35
EV Truck/SUV	13.5	$4.72	$2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

McFarland, CA

Afternoon in McFarland on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenfield, CA

Afternoon in Greenfield on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m 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 McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.