How far is Santa Monica, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Monica and Bakersfield is 98.22 miles (158.08 km).

Flight distance from Santa Monica, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 98.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Santa Monica to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Monica, California to Bakersfield, California is: 111.73 miles (179.82 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Monica to Bakersfield will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Santa Monica

A city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located on the Santa Monica Bay in southern California. Santa Monica is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.

Population 90024
GPS Coordinates 34°1'10"N 118°29'28"W
Latitude 34.0194500
Longitude -118.4911900
Altitude 32
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Monica and Bakersfield

The distance between Santa Monica and Bakersfield is 180 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 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 Monica and Bakersfield. The current time is 04:30:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.92 liters (3.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Monica and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Monica to Bakersfield is $21.11 (diesel $24.43).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $21.11 $22.05 $22.64 $24.43

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Monica and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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