How far is Watsonville, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watsonville and Bakersfield is 186.05 miles (299.42 km).
Flight distance from Watsonville, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 186.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Watsonville to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watsonville, California to Bakersfield, California is: 228.43 miles (367.62 km) by car.
Driving from Watsonville to Bakersfield will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Watsonville
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on Monterey Bay in the Central Coast region of the state. Watsonville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Watsonville Farmers Market and the Watsonville Museum of Art.
| Population | 51673 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°54'37"N 121°45'25"W |
| Latitude | 36.9102300 |
| Longitude | -121.7568900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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 Watsonville and Bakersfield
The distance between Watsonville and Bakersfield is 368 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 05 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 Watsonville and Bakersfield. The current time is 21:55:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.51 liters (8.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watsonville and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watsonville to Bakersfield is $43.16 (diesel $49.94).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $43.16 | $45.07 | $46.29 | $49.94 |
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 15, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watsonville and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
