How far is Freedom, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Freedom, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 229.9 miles (370 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freedom and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freedom and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
18 m · 7 sec · Green Valley Road
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Turn left onto Freedom Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Freedom Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Riverside Drive
1192 ft · 43 sec · East Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Riverside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Riverside Road
28 m · 1 sec · Riverside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road
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Continue on Chittenden Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Chittenden Road
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Take the exit slight right
2444 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
2.4 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 25 East
1235 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Pacheco Pass Highway
35.8 mi · 43 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 Freedom 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.
Sunny leaving Freedom and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freedom to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 229.9 miles (370 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Freedom and 115.3 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.78 one way or $101.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Freedom and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin
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 San Joaquin.
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Fresno station
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Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freedom and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 187.75 mi (302.16 km).
#1 Freedom
Situated in Santa Cruz County at an elevation of 125 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Pajaro Valley along California's central coast.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9352300, -121.7730100 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $50.78 | $101.55 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $52.71 | $105.41 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $54.25 | $108.50 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $68.23 | $136.46 |
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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