How far is Salinas, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salinas and Bakersfield is 172.71 miles (277.95 km).
Flight distance from Salinas, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 172.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Salinas to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salinas, California to Bakersfield, California is: 210.88 miles (339.38 km) by car.
Driving from Salinas to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Salinas
The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.
| Population | 154868 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 36.6777400 |
| Longitude | -121.6555000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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 Salinas and Bakersfield
The distance between Salinas and Bakersfield is 339 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 46 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 Salinas and Bakersfield. The current time is 08:15:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.17 liters (7.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to Bakersfield is $39.85 (diesel $46.11).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $39.85 | $41.61 | $42.74 | $46.11 |
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 Salinas and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
