Trip from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good 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 2nd Street, West Sherwood Avenue, CA 99 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 33.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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

2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
2nd Street	—	—
West Sherwood Avenue	—	—
CA 99 South	—	—
Golden State Highway	—	—
Golden State Freeway	—	—
CA 119	—	—
Taft Highway	—	—
South Union Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 2nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Kern Avenue

20 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

371 ft · 9 sec · West Sherwood Avenue

4

Take the ramp straight toward CA 99 South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · CA 99 South

5

Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

17 mi · 18 min · Golden State Highway

6

Continue on Golden State Freeway

5.2 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

7

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

9.5 mi · 10 min · Golden State Freeway

8

Take the exit slight right toward CA 119: Taft, Lamont

0.3 mi · 45 sec · CA 119: Taft, Lamont

9

Turn left onto Taft Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taft Highway

10

Turn left onto South Union Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Union Avenue

11

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec

12

Arrive at your 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

1:31 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenfield, CA

Afternoon in Greenfield on Thursday

Local time

1:31 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.

The main roads are 2nd Street, West Sherwood Avenue, CA 99 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

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

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.

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

The drive from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McFarland, CA to Greenfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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