How far is San Jose, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Jose and Bakersfield is 209.9 miles (337.81 km).
Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 209.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from San Jose to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Bakersfield, California is: 248.27 miles (399.56 km) by car.
Driving from San Jose to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.
#1 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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 Jose and Bakersfield
The distance between San Jose and Bakersfield is 400 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 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 Jose and Bakersfield. The current time is 17:37:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.16 liters (8.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Jose and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Jose to Bakersfield is $46.91 (diesel $54.28).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $46.91 | $48.99 | $50.31 | $54.28 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Jose and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
