How far is Santa Maria, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Santa Maria and Bakersfield is 89.43 miles (143.93 km).
Flight distance from Santa Maria, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 89.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Santa Maria to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Santa Maria, California to Bakersfield, California is: 113.03 miles (181.9 km) by car.
Driving from Santa Maria to Bakersfield will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Santa Maria
The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in central California. Santa Maria is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Maria Museum of Art and the Guadalupe River Park.
| Population | 105851 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°7'53"N 118°34'28"W |
| Latitude | 34.1314000 |
| Longitude | -118.5745300 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| 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 Maria and Bakersfield
The distance between Santa Maria and Bakersfield is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 Maria and Bakersfield. The current time is 21:50:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.1 liters (3.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Maria and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Maria to Bakersfield is $21.36 (diesel $24.71).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $21.36 | $22.3 | $22.91 | $24.71 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Maria and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
