How far is Bakersfield, CA from Quartz Hill, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Quartz Hill, CA is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.59 mi
01h 50m
Flight
67.7 mi
108.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.59 mi
Kilometers
134.52 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-19T08:02
Arrive Quartz Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tehachapi
CA

City in California

From Bakersfield
41.8 mi
00h 55m
To Quartz Hill
41.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Quartz Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1710 ft · 49 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    39.7 mi · 46 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Tehachapi Boulevard

    1800 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto East Tehachapi Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Tehachapi Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tehachapi Willow Springs Road

    20.9 mi · 30 min · Tehachapi Willow Springs Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 90th Street West

    6 mi · 8 min · 90th Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Avenue D

    3 mi · 4 min · West Avenue D

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 60th Street West

    8 mi · 12 min · 60th Street West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Avenue L

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Avenue L

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 50th Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 50th Street West

  15. 15

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
39.7 mi · 48%
Tehachapi Willow Springs Road
20.9 mi · 25%
60th Street West
8.03 mi · 10%
90th Street West
6.01 mi · 7%
West Avenue D
3 mi · 4%
Union Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

39.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tehachapi
00h 55m from Bakersfield
Leave By
2:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Quartz Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Quartz Hill?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Tehachapi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Bakersfield and 41.8 miles from Quartz Hill.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.02 one way or $34.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tehachapi

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

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

BUS

Tehachapi, California

Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

27 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Lancaster, California

56 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway
RAIL

Bakersfield

58 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Quartz Hill. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.95 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
Quartz Hill

#2 Quartz Hill

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population10,912
Coordinates34.6452600, -118.2181300
Altitude761
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Quartz Hill (-118.21813, 34.64526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $17.02
Round trip
$34.04
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $17.02 $34.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $6.24 $18.42 $36.83
Diesel $7.57 $22.32 $44.65

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 Quartz Hill. The current time is 08:02:32.

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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.