Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

131.1 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Bakersfield, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on L Street, California Avenue, CA 99 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.36 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.5 miles from Bakersfield, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 131.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

L Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
L Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
California Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
CA 99 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Golden State Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 405 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
San Diego Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
CA 107	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hawthorne Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: L Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Rolling Hills, CA.

Start on Truxtun Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

Turn right onto L Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · L Street

Turn right onto California Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South

0.2 mi · 26 sec · CA 99 South

Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

25 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

0.3 mi · 18 sec · I 405 South

Keep slight right

23 mi · 26 min

Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

8.0 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard

0.2 mi · 34 sec · CA 107: Hawthorne Boulevard

Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard

6.9 mi · 12 min · Hawthorne Boulevard

Turn left onto Palos Verdes Drive North

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Palos Verdes Drive North

Turn right onto Crenshaw Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Crenshaw Boulevard

Turn left onto Crest Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Crest Road

Turn right

131 ft · 16 sec

Turn sharp right

210 ft · 16 sec

Arrive at your destination

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Bakersfield, CA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rolling Hills, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bakersfield, CA

This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bakersfield, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.5 mi from Bakersfield, CA · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Clarita, CA

66 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

Los Angeles, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Clarita, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rolling Hills, CA

The final approach into Rolling Hills, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rolling Hills, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.36 one way

$60.72 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$31.31	$62.62
premium	$6.24	$32.22	$64.45
diesel	$5.64	$29.13	$58.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.3	$13.77	$6.29
Efficient EV	32.8	$11.47	$5.24
EV Truck/SUV	52.4	$18.35	$8.39

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bakersfield, CA

Afternoon in Bakersfield on Sunday

Local time

12:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rolling Hills, CA

Afternoon in Rolling Hills on Sunday

Local time

12:22 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 38m 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 Rolling Hills, CA covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are L Street, California Avenue, CA 99 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.5 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 $30.36 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bakersfield, CA to Rolling Hills, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.