How far is Needles, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Needles and Bakersfield is 251.56 miles (404.85 km).
Flight distance from Needles, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 251.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Needles to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Needles, California to Bakersfield, California is: 272.96 miles (439.28 km) by car.
Driving from Needles to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Needles
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 4942 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°50'53"N 114°36'51"W |
| Latitude | 34.8480600 |
| Longitude | -114.6141300 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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 Needles and Bakersfield
The distance between Needles and Bakersfield is 439 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 52 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 Needles and Bakersfield. The current time is 19:17:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.46 liters (9.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Needles and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Needles to Bakersfield is $51.58 (diesel $59.68).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $51.58 | $53.86 | $55.32 | $59.68 |
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 May 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Needles and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
