How far is Norco, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Norco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norco and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norco and Bakersfield.
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Start on 5th Street
2771 ft · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Hamner Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn left onto Schleisman Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Schleisman Road
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Turn right onto Hellman Avenue
3096 ft · 1 min · Hellman Avenue
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Turn left onto Kimball Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Kimball Avenue
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Turn right onto El Prado Road
1.2 km · 1 min · El Prado Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1718 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Soquel Canyon Parkway
97 m · 6 sec · Soquel Canyon Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 71 North
1844 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 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 Norco 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.
Foothill Freeway
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 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 Norco 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 Norco to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Norco and 80.1 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.19 one way or $64.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norco and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Simi Valley
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norco and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 130.03 mi (209.27 km).
#1 Norco
City in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 27,892 |
| Coordinates | 33.9311300, -117.5486600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $34.84 | $69.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $42.22 | $84.45 |
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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