How far is Bakersfield, CA from Chatsworth, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Chatsworth, CA is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Chatsworth.
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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 right to continue on CA 14: Truck Route I 5
3199 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Highway
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Highway
109 m · 11 sec · Sierra Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Fernando Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Fernando Road
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Turn right onto Balboa Road
944 ft · 35 sec · Balboa Road
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Turn straight onto Balboa Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Balboa Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 118 West
1880 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward De Soto Avenue
154 m · 14 sec
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Continue on De Soto Avenue
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on De Soto Avenue
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · De Soto Avenue
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Devonshire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Devonshire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Chatsworth.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Clear near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Bakersfield and 48.6 miles from Chatsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.48 one way or $42.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Clear near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 80.67 mi (129.82 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 Chatsworth
Located in the northwestern San Fernando Valley at an elevation of approximately 978 feet, this Los Angeles County community is defined by its proximity to the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2572300, -118.6012000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-118.6012, 34.25723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $6.26 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
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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