Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, CA to North Edwards, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
80.2 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, CA
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North Edwards, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to North Edwards, CA covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Barstow–Bakersfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 80.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 53.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to North Edwards, CA is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue
Turn right onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward CA 58 East: Mojave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CA 58 East: Mojave
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge onto CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Clay Mine Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Clay Mine Road
4
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Claymine Road
Turn left onto Claymine Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | 53.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| Mojave-Barstow Highway | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Barstow–Bakersfield Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Union Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| California Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clay Mine Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| L Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellaire Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
— 53.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and North Edwards, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
2
Turn right onto L Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
L Street
3
Turn left onto California Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
4
Turn right onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CA 58 East: Mojave
6
Merge onto CA 58
53 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 58
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 58
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Mojave-Barstow Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Clay Mine Road
10
Turn left onto Claymine Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Claymine Road
11
Continue on Clay Mine Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Mine Road
12
Turn right onto Bellaire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bellaire Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Bellaire Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Edwards, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bakersfield, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, CA
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bakersfield, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway for about 53.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Bakersfield, CA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Edwards, CA
The final approach into North Edwards, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.43 one way
$36.87 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| premium | $6.18 | $19.50 | $39.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.23 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Edwards, CA
Afternoon in North Edwards on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to North Edwards, CA covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Mojave-Barstow Highway, Barstow–Bakersfield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to North Edwards, CA is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bakersfield, CA to North Edwards, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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