Origin
Arvin, CA
Morning in Arvin on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvin, CA
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Greenfield, CA
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Trip Overview
Arvin to Greenfield is 14 miles and takes about 20 minutes via East Bear Mountain Boulevard, South Union Avenue, and Bear Mountain Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's perfect for a quick connection between these two communities, requiring minimal planning and easily completed within a single day. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Bear Mountain Boulevard | 5 mi | 6m |
| Bear Mountain Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Union Avenue | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvin, CA and Greenfield, CA.
1
Start on CA 223
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Mountain Boulevard
2
Enter roundabout onto CA 223
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
3
Continue on CA 223
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
4
Turn right onto CA 99 BUS
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Union Avenue
5
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue
Turn right onto CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Greenfield, CA
Morning in Greenfield on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14-mile journey, with zero highway time. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 5 miles on East Bear Mountain Boulevard. The route primarily follows local roads like East Bear Mountain Boulevard, Bear Mountain Boulevard, and South Union Avenue. This means you'll encounter more intersections and changes in direction compared to highway driving, making it feel more like navigating through towns rather than a continuous open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on East Bear Mountain Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arvin, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on East Bear Mountain Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CA 223 / East Bear Mountain Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (CA 99 BUS / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenfield, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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