How far is Golden Hills, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Golden Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Hills and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Hills and Bakersfield.
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Start on Bogie Street
1079 ft · 50 sec · Bogie Street
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Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Red Apple Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Red Apple Avenue
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Turn left onto West Tehachapi Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Tehachapi Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36.9 mi · 43 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chester Avenue, H Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Richland Street
590 ft · 16 sec · Richland Street
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Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · 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 Golden Hills 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.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36.9 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Golden Hills and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Hills to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Golden Hills and 20.6 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Golden Hills and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Arvin
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 Arvin.
Bakersfield
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Wasco station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Hills and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 33.81 mi (54.41 km).
#1 Golden Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 8,656 |
| Coordinates | 35.1424700, -118.4903600 |
| Altitude | 1194 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
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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