How far is El Granada, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from El Granada, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fresno County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Granada and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Granada and Bakersfield.
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Start on Avenue Portola
59 m · 11 sec · Avenue Portola
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Turn right onto Coronado Street
1242 ft · 55 sec · Coronado Street
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Continue on Coronado Street
91 m · 14 sec · Coronado Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1398 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto San Mateo Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · San Mateo Road
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Continue on Half Moon Bay Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Half Moon Bay Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: San Jose
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
20.8 mi · 24 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit right toward CA 85 South: Gilroy
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Valley Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · West Valley Freeway
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
149.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
1185 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2846 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Granada and Bakersfield.
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
149 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Granada and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Granada to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Firebaugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from El Granada and 140.9 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 7:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.34 one way or $114.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Granada and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Firebaugh
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 Firebaugh.
Madera
Merced station
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Granada and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 241.71 mi (388.99 km).
#1 El Granada
Census designated place
| Population | 5,467 |
| Coordinates | 37.5027200, -122.4694200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $57.34 | $114.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $60.30 | $120.59 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $62.06 | $124.11 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $75.22 | $150.43 |
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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