How far is Bakersfield, CA from Borrego Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Borrego Springs, CA is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Borrego Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Borrego Springs.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn right onto L Street
1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Temecula Parkway
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Temecula Parkway
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Temecula Parkway
10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto San Felipe Valley Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · San Felipe Valley Road
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Turn left onto Montezuma Valley Road
17.4 mi · 27 min · Montezuma Valley Road
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Turn right onto Palm Canyon Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palm Canyon Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Christmas Circle
67 m · 5 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Exit the rotary onto Borrego Springs Road
18 m · 1 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Borrego Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Borrego Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Borrego Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Borrego Springs?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charter Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Bakersfield and 130.2 miles from Borrego Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.02 one way or $106.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Borrego Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Borrego Springs. Straight-line distance: 210.14 mi (338.18 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 Borrego Springs
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,429 |
| Coordinates | 33.2558700, -116.3750100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Borrego Springs (-116.37501, 33.25587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $53.02 | $106.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $55.75 | $111.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $57.37 | $114.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $69.54 | $139.08 |
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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