How far is Riverdale Park, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Riverdale Park, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale Park and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale Park and Bakersfield.
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Start on Paradise Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Paradise Road
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Turn right onto South Carpenter Road
1 km · 1 min · South Carpenter Road
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Turn left onto West Hatch Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hatch Road
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Continue on East Hatch Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Hatch Road
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Take the ramp right
976 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
91.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Golden State Road
583 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chester Avenue
59 m · 4 sec · Chester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Chester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto Truxtun Avenue
37 m · 8 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 Riverdale Park and Bakersfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Hatch Road
Merge slight left
91.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Riverdale Park and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale Park to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Malaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Riverdale Park and 112.6 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.46 one way or $94.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverdale Park and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Malaga
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 Malaga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale Park and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 191.36 mi (307.97 km).
#1 Riverdale Park
Situated in the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 69 feet, this census-designated place lies within Stanislaus County just southwest of Modesto.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6093800, -121.0518800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $6.26 | $47.46 | $94.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $49.26 | $98.52 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $50.70 | $101.41 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $63.77 | $127.54 |
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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