How far is Bakersfield, CA from North Tustin, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to North Tustin, CA is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
147.25 mi
02h 55m
Flight
131.19 mi
211.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.19 mi
Kilometers
211.13 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.25 mi
Kilometers
236.97 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Tustin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-18T22:14
Arrive North Tustin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Bakersfield
73.7 mi
01h 27m
To North Tustin
73.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and North Tustin.

  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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    44 m · 2 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 East: Orange, La Veta Avenue, Bristol Street

    642 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 22 East: Orange

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden Grove Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Tustin Avenue

    1446 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Ponderosa Street

    1367 ft · 34 sec · South Ponderosa Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fairhaven Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairhaven Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Foothill Boulevard

    1870 ft · 55 sec · Old Foothill Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foothill Boulevard

    1941 ft · 59 sec · Foothill Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Suburnas Way

    80 m · 17 sec · Suburnas Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Triumphal Way

    77 m · 13 sec · Triumphal Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Forum Way

    151 m · 22 sec · Forum Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Appian Way

    121 m · 23 sec · Appian Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pincian Way

    140 m · 20 sec · Pincian Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Risa Place

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
88.2 mi · 60%
Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 17%
I 405 South
25 mi · 17%
Fairhaven Avenue
1.88 mi · 1%
Garden Grove Freeway
1.7 mi · 1%
California Avenue
1.48 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
01h 27m from Bakersfield
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near North Tustin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to North Tustin?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Bakersfield and 73.6 miles from North Tustin.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.00 one way or $60.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, 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 Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and North Tustin. Straight-line distance: 131.19 mi (211.13 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
North Tustin

#2 North Tustin

Census-designated place in Orange County, California

Population24,917
Coordinates33.7644600, -117.7939400
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: North Tustin (-117.79394, 33.76446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $30.00
Round trip
$60.00
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $30.00 $60.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.54 $63.09
Premium $6.24 $32.46 $64.93
Diesel $7.57 $39.35 $78.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and North Tustin. The current time is 22:14:58.

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.