How far is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Bakersfield is 144.3 miles (232.23 km).

Flight distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 144.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Rancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, California to Bakersfield, California is: 179.24 miles (288.46 km) by car.

Driving from Rancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 04 minutes.

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#1 Rancho Santa Margarita

A city in Orange County, California. It is located in the South Coast region of the county. Rancho Santa Margarita is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rancho Santa Margarita Historical Society and the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center.

Population 47569
GPS Coordinates 33°38'27"N 117°36'11"W
Latitude 33.6408600
Longitude -117.6031000
Altitude 289
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rancho Santa Margarita and Bakersfield

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Bakersfield is 288 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 12 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 Rancho Santa Margarita and Bakersfield. The current time is 08:10:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.94 liters (6.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rancho Santa Margarita and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rancho Santa Margarita to Bakersfield is $33.87 (diesel $39.19).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $33.87 $35.37 $36.32 $39.19

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The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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