How far is Harbison Canyon, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Harbison Canyon, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harbison Canyon and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harbison Canyon and Bakersfield.
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Start on Frances Drive
1562 ft · 31 sec · Frances Drive
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Continue on Mountain View Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mountain View Road
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Turn right onto La Cresta Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · La Cresta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenfield Drive
2812 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 67 North: Magnolia Avenue, Downtown
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 67 North: Santee, Lakeside, Magnolia Avenue North
1240 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Magnolia Avenue
1384 ft · 23 sec · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on San Vicente Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Vicente Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 52 West: Prospect Avenue
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 52 West
3194 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on San Clemente Canyon Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · San Clemente Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles
1534 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1765 ft · 39 sec · 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 Harbison Canyon 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.
I 5 Truck North
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Harbison Canyon 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 Harbison Canyon to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Santa Fe Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Harbison Canyon and 129.6 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.52 one way or $103.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Harbison Canyon and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe Springs.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Long Beach, California
Pasadena, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harbison Canyon and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 216.31 mi (348.11 km).
#1 Harbison Canyon
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,841 |
| Coordinates | 32.8203300, -116.8300200 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $51.52 | $103.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $54.17 | $108.34 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $55.75 | $111.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $67.57 | $135.15 |
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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