How far is Folsom, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Folsom and Bakersfield is 257.46 miles (414.34 km).
Flight distance from Folsom, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 257.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Folsom to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Folsom, California to Bakersfield, California is: 312.93 miles (503.62 km) by car.
Driving from Folsom to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Folsom
A city in Sacramento County, California. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Folsom is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Folsom Prison and the Folsom Historic District.
| Population | 82726 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°40'41"N 121°10'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.6779600 |
| Longitude | -121.1760600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Bakersfield: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871,35.373244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Folsom and Bakersfield
The distance between Folsom and Bakersfield is 504 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 35 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 Folsom and Bakersfield. The current time is 09:49:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.8 liters (11.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Folsom and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Folsom to Bakersfield is $59.13 (diesel $68.42).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $59.13 | $61.75 | $63.42 | $68.42 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Folsom and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
