How far is Bakersfield, CA from Julian, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Julian, CA is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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 03m.
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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 Julian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Julian.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · Temecula Parkway
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Turn right onto Pechanga Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pechanga Parkway
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Continue on Pala Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pala Road
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Continue on Pala Temecula Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Pala Temecula Road
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Turn left onto Pala Mission Road
2758 ft · 1 min · Pala Mission Road
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Continue on Pala Mission Road
16 m · 6 sec · Pala Mission Road
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Turn left onto Highway 76
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 76
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Continue on Pala Road
6 mi · 8 min · Pala Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pala Road
43 m · 2 sec · Pala Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pala Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pala Road
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Continue on Highway 76
17.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 76
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 79
7.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 79
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 78
51 m · 3 sec · Highway 78
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Continue on Old Julian Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Old Julian Highway
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Continue on Julian Road
988 ft · 19 sec · Julian Road
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Continue on Julian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julian Highway
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Continue on Julian Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julian Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1010 ft · 35 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Julian.
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 Julian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Julian?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Bradbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Bakersfield and 123.9 miles from Julian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.48 one way or $100.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Julian.
Stop Ideas Near Bradbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Ayres Suites Diamond Bar
City of South El Monte City Hall
El Monte City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradbury.
Pasadena, California
Pomona station
Claremont, California
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Julian. Straight-line distance: 210.22 mi (338.31 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 Julian
Census designated place
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 33.0786600, -116.6019600 |
| Altitude | 1287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Julian (-116.60196, 33.07866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 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 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.08 | $106.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $54.63 | $109.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.21 | $132.42 |
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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