How far is San Fernando, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from San Fernando, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Fernando and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Fernando and Bakersfield.
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Start on the route
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Truman Street
2557 ft · 57 sec · Truman Street
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Turn left onto South Workman Street
3072 ft · 1 min · South Workman Street
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Continue on Rinaldi Street
784 ft · 23 sec · Rinaldi Street
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Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard
553 ft · 18 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Sacramento
842 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1765 ft · 39 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
6 m · 1 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 San Fernando 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.
I 5 Truck North
Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving San Fernando 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 San Fernando to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from San Fernando and 45.5 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Fernando and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Fernando and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 82.26 mi (132.39 km).
#1 San Fernando
City in California, USA
| Population | 24,302 |
| Coordinates | 34.2819500, -118.4389700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
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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