How far is Belvedere Tiburon, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
The driving distance from Belvedere Tiburon, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merced County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belvedere Tiburon and Bakersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvedere Tiburon and Bakersfield.
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Start on Juanita Lane
46 m · 16 sec · Juanita Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tiburon Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · Tiburon Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 North: Eureka
1118 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Anselmo, Richmond Bridge
845 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Richmond Bridge
724 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto Richmond Bridge
82 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 580 East
1740 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T. Knox Freeway
11.6 mi · 14 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 · 34 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 Belvedere Tiburon 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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belvedere Tiburon 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 Belvedere Tiburon to Bakersfield?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Belvedere Tiburon and 152.7 miles from Bakersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.50 one way or $123.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belvedere Tiburon and Mostly Sunny near Bakersfield.
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belvedere Tiburon and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 257.23 mi (413.97 km).
#1 Belvedere Tiburon
Town in Marin County, California
| Population | 9,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.87354, -122.45664 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $61.50 | $123.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $64.66 | $129.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $66.55 | $133.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $80.66 | $161.33 |
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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