How far is Bakersfield, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bakersfield and San Jose is 209.9 miles (337.81 km).
Flight distance from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA is 209.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Bakersfield to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bakersfield, California to San Jose, California is: 248.24 miles (399.5 km) by car.
Driving from Bakersfield to San Jose will take approximately 03 hours 58 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 Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.89496,37.33939)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bakersfield and San Jose
The distance between Bakersfield and San Jose is 400 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 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 Jose. The current time is 22:12:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.16 liters (8.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bakersfield and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bakersfield to San Jose is $46.91 (diesel $54.27).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $46.91 | $48.98 | $50.31 | $54.27 |
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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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bakersfield and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
