Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
228.5 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Anza, CA covers 228.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m 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 $31.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.3 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 228.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| L Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| California Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 99 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 210 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foothill Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orange Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Anza, CA.
Start on Truxtun Avenue
Turn right onto L Street
Turn right onto California Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
Continue on Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
Continue on Orange Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
Continue on Corona Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Temecula Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Temecula Parkway
Continue on Temecula Parkway
Continue straight
Turn left onto Cahuilla Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 114.3 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anza, CA than in the middle of the route.
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 228.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.3 mi from Bakersfield, CA · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Anza, 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 Anza, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.04 one way
$62.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $34.63 | $69.27 |
| premium | $4.15 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $23.99 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $31.99 | $14.62 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Anza on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Alhambra, CA
114 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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