How far is Sea Ranch, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Sea Ranch, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 390 miles (627.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.3 miles (541.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Ranch and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Ranch and Bakersfield.
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Start on Coast Highway
41.6 mi · 59 min · Coast Highway
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Continue on Bay Highway
1202 ft · 43 sec · Bay Highway
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Turn right onto Eastshore Road
1727 ft · 50 sec · Eastshore Road
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Turn left onto Bay Flat Road
743 ft · 35 sec · Bay Flat Road
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Turn straight onto Bay Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Bay Highway
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Continue on Valley Ford Cutoff
2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ford Cutoff
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Continue on Valley Ford Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Ford Road
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Turn left onto Roblar Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roblar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Point Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Stony Point Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South
841 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
25.9 mi · 30 min · Redwood Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway
13.6 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.5 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
1185 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2846 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Sea Ranch and Bakersfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Sea Ranch and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sea Ranch to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 390 miles (627.7 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from Sea Ranch and 199 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.3 miles (541.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $86.15 one way or $172.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sea Ranch and Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Newman
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 Newman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sea Ranch and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 336.3 mi (541.23 km).
#1 Sea Ranch
Occupying coastal terraces along the Pacific Ocean in Sonoma County at an elevation of 112 feet, this planned community is noted for its distinctive approach to land use and architecture.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7151900, -123.4544500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $6.26 | $86.15 | $172.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $89.43 | $178.85 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $92.04 | $184.08 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $115.76 | $231.53 |
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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