How far is Bakersfield, CA from East Hemet, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to East Hemet, CA is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city 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 East Hemet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and East Hemet.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
23.2 mi · 27 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hemet, San Jacinto, Gilman Springs Road, 1
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Gilman Springs Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · Gilman Springs Road
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Take the ramp right toward Sanderson Avenue
2451 ft · 1 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Sanderson Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanderson Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramona Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ramona Expressway
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Turn right onto North State Street
2702 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto Ramona Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Ramona Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto San Jacinto Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · San Jacinto Avenue
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Continue on North San Jacinto Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North San Jacinto Street
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto Cornell Street
2623 ft · 1 min · Cornell Street
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Turn left onto East Mayberry Avenue
705 ft · 19 sec · East Mayberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mayberry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and East Hemet.
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 Sunny near East Hemet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to East Hemet?
The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Bakersfield and 98.8 miles from East Hemet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near East Hemet.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Beverly Hilton
Los Angeles City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
W Hollywood
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.
Burbank Airport–South station
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and East Hemet. Straight-line distance: 163.52 mi (263.16 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 East Hemet
Census designated place
| Population | 17,418 |
| Coordinates | 33.7400200, -116.9389100 |
| Altitude | 515 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hemet (-116.93891, 33.74002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $43.51 | $87.03 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $52.74 | $105.48 |
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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