How far is Seal Beach, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Seal Beach, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seal Beach and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seal Beach and Bakersfield.
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Start on Main Street
1269 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2268 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Studebaker Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Studebaker Road
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Turn slight right onto CA 22 East, I 605 North, I 405: Garden Grove
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
686 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp straight
531 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden Grove Freeway
2124 ft · 33 sec · Garden Grove Freeway
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Continue on San Gabriel River Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North, I 5 South: Los Angeles, Santa Ana
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Santa Ana Freeway, Los Angeles
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 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 Seal Beach 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Seal Beach and 73.3 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seal Beach and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seal Beach and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 124.16 mi (199.82 km).
#1 Seal Beach
City in Organg County, California, United States
| Population | 23,887 |
| Coordinates | 33.7414100, -118.1047900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.57 | $61.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.46 | $62.93 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $38.14 | $76.28 |
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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