Distance from San Diego to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Bakersfield (CA) is 213 miles or 342 kilometers or 185 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Bakersfield is 231 miles (372 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 30 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Bakersfield is 213 miles or 342 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Bakersfield, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from San Diego to Bakersfield?

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 0 hours 29 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Bakersfield, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Bakersfield, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Bakersfield, California is 231 miles or 372 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 231 miles or 372 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Bakersfield, California is approximately 231 miles (372 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Bakersfield take?
San Diego and Bakersfield are 4 hours 30 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Bakersfield

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Bakersfield (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Bakersfield
2024-05-16, 19:38:44 PDT2024-05-16, 19:38:44 PDT
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 231 mi 372 km 200.6 nmi
Straight line distance 213 mi 342 km 185 nmi
Difference 18 mi 30 km 15 nmi

San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Bakersfield Details

Bakersfield is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 22' 23.8'' Longitude: W 119° 1' 7.4''
Latitude35.37329
Longitude-119.01871
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Bakersfield

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Bakersfield, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 7 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 39 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 52 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 44 minutes


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