How far is Bakersfield, CA from Pine Mountain Club, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Pine Mountain Club, CA is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Pine Mountain Club.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Pine Mountain Club.
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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
15.6 mi · 18 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frazier Mountain Park Road
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frazier Mountain Park Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Frazier Mountain Park Road
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Continue on Cuddy Valley Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Cuddy Valley Road
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Turn right onto Mil Potrero Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Mil Potrero Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Drive
2015 ft · 1 min · Woodland Drive
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Turn left onto Saint Bernard Drive
1 km · 2 min · Saint Bernard Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Bernard Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Pine Mountain Club.
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
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Pine Mountain Club.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Pine Mountain Club?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 30.4 miles from Bakersfield and 30.4 miles from Pine Mountain Club.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Pine Mountain Club.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Pine Mountain Club. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.79 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 Pine Mountain Club
Situated in the San Emigdio Mountains of southwestern Kern County at an elevation of 5,653 feet, this unincorporated community is surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8463700, -119.1495500 |
| Altitude | 1723 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Mountain Club (-119.14955, 34.84637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $6.26 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
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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