How far is San Rafael, CA from Bakersfield, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Rafael and Bakersfield is 264.84 miles (426.22 km).

Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 264.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Bakersfield, California is: 295.33 miles (475.3 km) by car.

Driving from San Rafael to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 San Rafael

The most populous city in Marin County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Bay in northern California. San Rafael is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marin County Civic Center and the San Rafael Museum.

Population 58528
GPS Coordinates 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W
Latitude 37.9735300
Longitude -122.5310900
Altitude 13
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 San Rafael and Bakersfield

The distance between San Rafael and Bakersfield is 475 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 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 Rafael and Bakersfield. The current time is 22:58:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.45 liters (10.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Bakersfield is $55.81 (diesel $64.57).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $55.81 $58.28 $59.85 $64.57

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 San Rafael and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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