How far is Woodbridge, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, CA to Bakersfield, CA is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.65 mi
04h 14m
Flight
229.93 mi
370.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.93 mi
Kilometers
370.04 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.65 mi
Kilometers
424.3 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bakersfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:41 PM PDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-15T11:26
Arrive Bakersfield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Barstow
CA

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

From Woodbridge
122.7 mi
02h 07m
To Bakersfield
141 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Bakersfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Bakersfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Street

    44 m · 9 sec · Augusta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lower Sacramento Road

    3079 ft · 1 min · Lower Sacramento Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Turner Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Turner Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cherokee Lane

    1358 ft · 27 sec · Cherokee Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    589 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    145 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden State Road

    583 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chester Avenue

    59 m · 4 sec · Chester Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Chester Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Truxtun Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Truxtun Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Bakersfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cherokee Lane
176 mi · 67%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 22%
Golden State Freeway
5.16 mi · 2%
Turner Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Golden State Avenue
2.03 mi · 1%
Chester Avenue
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Cherokee Lane

Keep slight left

109 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barstow
02h 07m from Woodbridge
Leave By
8:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Sunny near Bakersfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Bakersfield?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Barstow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Woodbridge and 141 miles from Bakersfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.23 one way or $116.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Sunny near Bakersfield.

Stop Ideas Near Barstow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barstow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barstow.

RAIL

Madera

18 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

19 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

49 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Hanford station

61 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Bakersfield. Straight-line distance: 229.93 mi (370.04 km).

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#1 Woodbridge

Situated in the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 43 feet, this census-designated place lies northwest of Lodi along the Mokelumne River in San Joaquin County.

Population0
Coordinates38.1540800, -121.3013400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Bakersfield

#2 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Street (-121.301353, 38.154011)
End: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871, 35.373244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $58.23
Round trip
$116.45
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $58.23 $116.45
Mid-grade $6.50 $60.44 $120.88
Premium $6.69 $62.21 $124.42
Diesel $8.41 $78.24 $156.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Bakersfield. The current time is 11:26:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.