How far is Hercules, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hercules and Bakersfield is 257.23 miles (413.97 km).
Flight distance from Hercules, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 257.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Hercules to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hercules, California to Bakersfield, California is: 291.41 miles (468.98 km) by car.
Driving from Hercules to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Hercules
City in western Contra Costa County, California
| Population | 26221 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°1'2"N 122°17'19"W |
| Latitude | 38.0171400 |
| Longitude | -122.2885800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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 Hercules and Bakersfield
The distance between Hercules and Bakersfield is 469 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 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 Hercules and Bakersfield. The current time is 17:45:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.92 liters (10.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hercules and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hercules to Bakersfield is $55.06 (diesel $63.71).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $55.06 | $57.5 | $59.05 | $63.71 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hercules and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
