How far is Bakersfield, CA from Vincent, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Vincent, CA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Vincent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Vincent.
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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 · 49 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mojave
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Angeles Forest Highway
2140 ft · 52 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Sierra Highway
916 ft · 19 sec · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
123 m · 8 sec · Angeles Forest Highway
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Turn right onto West Carson Mesa Road
1 km · 2 min · West Carson Mesa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Carson Mesa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Vincent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Vincent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Vincent?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Mojave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Bakersfield and 50.3 miles from Vincent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Vincent.
Stop Ideas Near Mojave
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 Mojave.
Mojave, California
Tehachapi, California
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Vincent. Straight-line distance: 79.04 mi (127.21 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 Vincent
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 34.5005500, -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 983 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vincent (-118.11646, 34.50055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.16 | $44.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
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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