How far is Bakersfield, CA from Camarillo, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Camarillo, CA is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Camarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Camarillo.
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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
48.7 mi · 56 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1828 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South
805 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on South Wells Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Wells Road
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn right onto North Rose Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 34: Lewis Road
1313 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Ventura Boulevard
98 m · 11 sec · East Ventura Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ventura Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Camarillo.
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
48.7 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Camarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Camarillo?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Bakersfield and 61 miles from Camarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Camarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Camarillo. Straight-line distance: 79.94 mi (128.65 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 Camarillo
The most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 69,521 |
| Coordinates | 34.2163900, -119.0376000 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camarillo (-119.0376, 34.21639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.61 | $65.23 |
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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