How far is Santa Cruz, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Cruz and Bakersfield is 201.12 miles (323.67 km).
Flight distance from Santa Cruz, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 201.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Cruz, California to Bakersfield, California is: 247.16 miles (397.77 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Santa Cruz
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Santa Cruz is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Mission.
| Population | 64317 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°58'27"N 122°1'51"W |
| Latitude | 36.9741200 |
| Longitude | -122.0308000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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 Santa Cruz and Bakersfield
The distance between Santa Cruz and Bakersfield is 398 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 25 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 Santa Cruz and Bakersfield. The current time is 15:57:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.01 liters (8.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Cruz and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Cruz to Bakersfield is $46.7 (diesel $54.04).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $46.7 | $48.77 | $50.09 | $54.04 |
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 Santa Cruz and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
