The distance between Bakersfield, California, and San Diego, California is approximately:
- 232 miles (373 kilometers) by driving, which typically takes about 3 hours and 43 minutes without heavy traffic
- 212 miles (341 kilometers) as the straight-line flight distance ("as the crow flies"), with a flight time of about 55 minutes
Driving distances can vary slightly depending on the route chosen, with common routes ranging from about 230 to 270 miles depending on the path and traffic conditions
. The most common driving route via CA-99 South and I-5 South is about 230 miles and takes roughly 4 hours without traffic
. In summary, Bakersfield is about 230-232 miles from San Diego by road and about 212 miles by air.
