How far is Bakersfield, CA from Pacifica, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Pacifica, CA is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Merced County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Pacifica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Pacifica.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
2888 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
149.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
49 m · 2 sec · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 82: El Camino Real
1886 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
1070 ft · 24 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Sneath Lane
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sneath Lane
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sharp Park Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Francisco Boulevard
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Francisco Boulevard
66 m · 6 sec · Francisco Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz
736 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Pacifica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
150 mi · 02h 40m
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 Sunny near Pacifica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Pacifica?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Bakersfield and 142.2 miles from Pacifica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.86 one way or $115.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Pacifica.
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Pacifica. Straight-line distance: 247.11 mi (397.68 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 Pacifica
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 38,013 |
| Coordinates | 37.6138300, -122.4869200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacifica (-122.48692, 37.61383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $57.86 | $115.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $60.84 | $121.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $62.62 | $125.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $75.90 | $151.79 |
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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