How far is Bakersfield, CA from San Martin, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to San Martin, CA is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and San Martin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and San Martin.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
2888 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
149.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · South Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Martin Avenue
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East San Martin Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East San Martin Avenue
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Continue on East San Martin Avenue
33 m · 31 sec · East San Martin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Martin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and San Martin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
150 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near San Martin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to San Martin?
The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Bakersfield and 108.4 miles from San Martin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.90 one way or $95.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near San Martin.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and San Martin. Straight-line distance: 186.67 mi (300.41 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 Martin
Situated in the southern Santa Clara Valley between Morgan Hill and Gilroy, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 289 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0849500, -121.6102200 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Martin (-121.61022, 37.08495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $49.72 | $99.43 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $64.36 | $128.72 |
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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