How far is Bakersfield, CA from San Diego Country Estates, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to San Diego Country Estates, CA is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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A city in Los Angeles County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and San Diego Country Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and San Diego Country Estates.
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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
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
42.2 mi · 49 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 78 East: Escondido, Vista Way
907 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 78 East: Vista, Escondido
127 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Ronald Packard Parkway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Ronald Packard Parkway
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Continue on Lincoln Parkway
1 km · 44 sec · Lincoln Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Centre City Parkway
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 Business Loop South: Centre City Parkway South
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Centre City Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Centre City Parkway
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Continue on South Centre City Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Centre City Parkway
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Turn left onto West Felicita Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Felicita Avenue
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Turn right onto San Pasqual Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · San Pasqual Valley Road
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Continue on West Haverford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Haverford Road
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Continue on Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Street
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Continue on 10th Street
2044 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on San Vicente Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · San Vicente Road
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Turn left onto Ramona Oaks Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ramona Oaks Road
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Turn left onto Sass Way
70 m · 10 sec · Sass Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sass Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and San Diego Country Estates.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
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 Mostly Sunny near San Diego Country Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to San Diego Country Estates?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Bell Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Bakersfield and 120.8 miles from San Diego Country Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.21 one way or $98.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near San Diego Country Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Bell Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Gardens.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and San Diego Country Estates. Straight-line distance: 207.48 mi (333.91 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 San Diego Country Estates
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 33.0067100, -116.7836400 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Diego Country Estates (-116.78364, 33.00671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $51.74 | $103.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $53.25 | $106.51 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $64.55 | $129.09 |
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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