Origin
Cambria, CA
Afternoon in Cambria on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
136.8 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambria, CA
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Bakersfield, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Lane, Burton Drive, Eton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.44 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
68.4 miles from Cambria, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 136.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m 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 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 136.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village Lane 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Lane | — | — |
| Burton Drive | — | — |
| Eton Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Cabrillo Highway | — | — |
| Green Valley Road | — | — |
| US 101 North | — | — |
| El Camino Real | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambria, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
1
Start on Village Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Village Lane
2
Continue on Village Lane
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Village Lane
3
Turn left onto Burton Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Burton Drive
4
Continue on Eton Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Eton Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
7
Turn left onto Green Valley Road
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Green Valley Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Green Valley Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Green Valley Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Green Valley Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Green Valley Road
10
Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Paso Robles, Bakersfield
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 101 North: Paso Robles, Bakersfield
11
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
El Camino Real
12
Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
13
Turn right
24 mi
·
28 min
14
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn slight right
489 ft
·
6 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Antelope Road
17
Continue on Paso Robles Highway
32 mi
·
38 min
·
Paso Robles Highway
18
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Westside Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Stockdale Highway
21
Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Stockdale Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stockdale Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Stockdale Highway
24
Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
26
Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Truxtun Avenue
27
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Cambria, CA, or about 1h 14m 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 30 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakersfield, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cambria, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cambria, CA
This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cambria, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.4 mi from Cambria, CA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Cambria, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bakersfield, CA
The final approach into Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield, 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
$31.44 one way
$62.88 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $33.27 | $66.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
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: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.76 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Bakersfield, CA
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°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
25 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 28m 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 Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Lane, Burton Drive, Eton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from Cambria, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.44 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 Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambria, CA to Bakersfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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