How far is King City, CA from San Bernardino County, CA?
The driving distance from King City, CA to San Bernardino County, CA is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King City and San Bernardino County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King City and San Bernardino County.
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Start on South Third Street
32 m · 8 sec · South Third Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
864 ft · 32 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto US 101 BUS, CR G15: South First Street
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South First Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101: US 101 South
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
48.9 mi · 56 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
968 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road
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Continue on Paso Robles Highway
32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2047 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24.9 mi · 27 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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Continue on Centennial Corridor
2.8 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Needles Freeway
50.1 mi · 54 min · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ludlow
1576 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Crucero Road
746 ft · 22 sec · Crucero Road
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Turn right
528 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King City and San Bernardino County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
54.8 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving King City and Sunny near San Bernardino County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King City to San Bernardino County?
The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from King City and 169.4 miles from San Bernardino County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.69 one way or $149.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around King City and Sunny near San Bernardino County.
Stop Ideas Near Lamont
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 Lamont.
Bakersfield
Tehachapi, California
Wasco station
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King City and San Bernardino County. Straight-line distance: 293.85 mi (472.91 km).
#1 King City
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
| Population | 14,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.2127400, -121.1260300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bernardino County
County in California, United States
| Population | 2,189,183 |
| Coordinates | 34.8414300, -116.1784600 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Bernardino County (-116.17846, 34.84143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $74.69 | $149.39 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $77.53 | $155.07 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $79.80 | $159.60 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $100.37 | $200.73 |
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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