How far is Bakersfield, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bakersfield and San Diego is 212.08 miles (341.31 km).
Flight distance from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA is 212.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Bakersfield to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bakersfield, California to San Diego, California is: 238.6 miles (383.98 km) by car.
Driving from Bakersfield to San Diego will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. It is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in central California. Bakersfield is known for its oil industry, its agriculture, and its many attractions, such as the Kern County Museum and the California Living Museum.
| Population | 385725 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°22'24"N 119°1'7"W |
| Latitude | 35.3732900 |
| Longitude | -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bakersfield and San Diego
The distance between Bakersfield and San Diego is 384 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 15 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 San Diego. The current time is 20:51:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.87 liters (8.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bakersfield and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bakersfield to San Diego is $45.09 (diesel $52.17).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $45.09 | $47.08 | $48.35 | $52.17 |
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 (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bakersfield and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
