How far is Needles, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Needles and Bakersfield is 251.56 miles (404.85 km).

Flight distance from Needles, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 251.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Needles to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Needles, California to Bakersfield, California is: 272.96 miles (439.28 km) by car.

Driving from Needles to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Needles

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Population 4942
GPS Coordinates 34°50'53"N 114°36'51"W
Latitude 34.8480600
Longitude -114.6141300
Altitude 151
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Needles and Bakersfield

The distance between Needles and Bakersfield is 439 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 52 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 Needles and Bakersfield. The current time is 17:19:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.46 liters (9.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Needles and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Needles to Bakersfield is $51.58 (diesel $59.68).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $51.58 $53.86 $55.32 $59.68

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Needles and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Needles 251.68 miles (405 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Needles 382.82 miles (616 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Needles 271.57 miles (437 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Needles 257.91 miles (415 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Needles 547.16 miles (881 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Needles 561.1 miles (903 km)

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Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Needles 312.73 miles (503 km)

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Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Needles 558.72 miles (899 km)

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Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Needles 517.61 miles (833 km)

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