How far is Bakersfield, CA from Bodega Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Bodega Bay, CA is about 341.7 miles (549.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.4 miles (486.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Bodega Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Bodega Bay.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
2888 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.7 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
27.8 mi · 33 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Railroad Avenue
1032 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue
2196 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Stony Point Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stony Point Road
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Turn left onto Roblar Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roblar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Ford Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Ford Road
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Continue on Valley Ford Cutoff
2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ford Cutoff
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Continue on Bay Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Bay Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Bodega Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Chance Light Rain near Bodega Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Bodega Bay?
The road trip is about 341.7 miles (549.9 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Bakersfield and 170.9 miles from Bodega Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.4 miles (486.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.57 one way or $139.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Chance Light Rain near Bodega Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Bodega Bay. Straight-line distance: 302.35 mi (486.58 km).
#1 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
| Population | 385,725 |
| Coordinates | 35.3732900, -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bodega Bay
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.3332500, -123.0480600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bodega Bay (-123.04806, 38.33325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $69.57 | $139.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $73.16 | $146.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.29 | $150.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $91.26 | $182.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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