How far is Ridgemark, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Ridgemark, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 209 miles (336.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgemark and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgemark and Bakersfield.
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Start on Ridgemark Drive
73 m · 7 sec · Ridgemark Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Ridgemark Drive
1307 ft · 44 sec · Ridgemark Drive
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Continue on Pinnacles National Park Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Pinnacles National Park Highway
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Turn right onto San Felipe Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · San Felipe Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward San Felipe Road
44 m · 3 sec · San Felipe Road
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Exit the roundabout onto San Felipe Road
1.2 km · 1 min · San Felipe Road
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Turn right
33.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles
3148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
149.3 mi · 2 hr 40 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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Take the exit slight right
2846 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Ridgemark 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.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
149 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgemark 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 Ridgemark to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 209 miles (336.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coalinga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Ridgemark and 104.1 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.58 one way or $85.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Ridgemark and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Coalinga
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 Coalinga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgemark and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 164.49 mi (264.72 km).
#1 Ridgemark
Census-designated place in San Benito County, California
| Population | 3,016 |
| Coordinates | 36.8124600, -121.3657700 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $42.58 | $85.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.07 | $92.15 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $55.84 | $111.69 |
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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