How far is Bakersfield, CA from Moorpark, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Moorpark, CA is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.9 mi
02h 16m
Flight
75.55 mi
121.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.55 mi
Kilometers
121.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.3 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorpark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Moorpark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Bakersfield
57 mi
01h 08m
To Moorpark
56.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Moorpark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Moorpark.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 14: Truck Route I 5

    3199 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Highway

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sierra Highway

    109 m · 11 sec · Sierra Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Fernando Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · San Fernando Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Balboa Road

    944 ft · 35 sec · Balboa Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Balboa Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Balboa Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward CA 118 West

    1880 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 23 North, CA 118 West: Los Angeles Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Moorpark Avenue

    2418 ft · 1 min · Moorpark Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moorpark Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Moorpark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
82.9 mi · 73%
Ronald Reagan Freeway
21.7 mi · 19%
Balboa Boulevard
2.82 mi · 2%
California Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
CA 23 North
1.3 mi · 1%
San Fernando Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 08m from Bakersfield
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Moorpark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Moorpark?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 57 miles from Bakersfield and 56.9 miles from Moorpark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Moorpark.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Moorpark. Straight-line distance: 75.55 mi (121.59 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Moorpark

#2 Moorpark

City in California in the United States

Population36,202
Coordinates34.2855600, -118.8820400
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Moorpark (-118.88204, 34.28556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.39 $48.77
Premium $6.24 $25.10 $50.19
Diesel $7.57 $30.42 $60.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Moorpark. The current time is 03:53:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.