How far is Bakersfield from Oakland?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bakersfield and Oakland is 246.47 miles (396.66 km).
Flight distance from Bakersfield, CA to Oakland, CA is 246.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Bakersfield to Oakland with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bakersfield, California to Oakland, California is: 277.78 miles (447.05 km) by car.
Driving from Bakersfield to Oakland will take approximately 04 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Bakersfield
County seat of Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 385725 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°22'24"N 119°1'7"W |
| Latitude | 35.3732900 |
| Longitude | -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
Port city and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States
| Population | 424891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°48'16"N 122°16'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.8043700 |
| Longitude | -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Oakland: 14th Street (-122.270903,37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bakersfield and Oakland
The distance between Bakersfield and Oakland is 447 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Oakland. The current time is 09:26:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.11 liters (9.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bakersfield and Oakland.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bakersfield to Oakland is $40.21 (diesel $47.53).
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 24, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bakersfield and Oakland (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
