How far is Bakersfield, CA from Harbison Canyon, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Harbison Canyon, CA is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Harbison Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Harbison Canyon.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue on Jacob Dekema Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52: Junction
992 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 East: Santee
2985 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway
13.1 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 67 South: El Cajon
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Vicente Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Vicente Freeway
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
2880 ft · 35 sec · North Magnolia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 East
1072 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 8 East
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Drive
1231 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Greenfield Drive
2422 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Drive
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Turn left onto La Cresta Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · La Cresta Road
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Turn left onto Mountain View Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Frances Drive
1562 ft · 31 sec · Frances Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frances Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Harbison Canyon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
62.4 mi · 01h 13m
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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Harbison Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Harbison Canyon?
The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Bakersfield and 124.1 miles from Harbison Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 7:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.54 one way or $101.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Harbison Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Harbison Canyon. Straight-line distance: 216.31 mi (348.11 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 Harbison Canyon
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,841 |
| Coordinates | 32.8203300, -116.8300200 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harbison Canyon (-116.83002, 32.82033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $50.54 | $101.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.14 | $106.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $54.69 | $109.38 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.29 | $132.57 |
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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