How far is San Francisco, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Francisco and Bakersfield is 251.25 miles (404.34 km).
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 251.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Bakersfield, California is: 289.63 miles (466.11 km) by car.
Driving from San Francisco to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 36 minutes.
#1 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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 San Francisco and Bakersfield
The distance between San Francisco and Bakersfield is 466 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 10 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 San Francisco and Bakersfield. The current time is 23:27:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.69 liters (10.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Francisco and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Francisco to Bakersfield is $54.73 (diesel $63.32).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $54.73 | $57.15 | $58.69 | $63.32 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Francisco and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
