How far is Palmdale, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palmdale and Bakersfield is 74.95 miles (120.62 km).
Flight distance from Palmdale, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 74.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Palmdale to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palmdale, California to Bakersfield, California is: 95.54 miles (153.76 km) by car.
Driving from Palmdale to Bakersfield will take approximately 01 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Palmdale
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the Antelope Valley in southern California. Palmdale is known for its many aerospace companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Palmdale Air Museum and the Palmdale Historical Society.
| Population | 150498 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°34'46"N 118°6'59"W |
| Latitude | 34.5794300 |
| Longitude | -118.1164600 |
| Altitude | 810 |
| 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 Palmdale and Bakersfield
The distance between Palmdale and Bakersfield is 154 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 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 Palmdale and Bakersfield. The current time is 00:58:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.76 liters (3.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palmdale and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palmdale to Bakersfield is $18.05 (diesel $20.89).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $18.05 | $18.85 | $19.36 | $20.89 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palmdale and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
