Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
245.8 mi
396 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodbridge, CA
Stephen Leonardi
This 245.8-mile drive from Bakersfield, CA to Woodbridge, CA will take you approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes. It's a feasible day trip, with a fuel cost estimated at $57. The route primarily follows the Golden State Highway and Northbound California State Route 99. You'll be traversing the Pacific Coast region for both your departure and arrival points. This drive offers a mixed terrain, making it a straightforward journey for a single day's travel.
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
122.9 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 113.1 mi | 2h 2m |
| Northbound California State Route 99 | 84.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| CA 99 | 34.3 mi | 38m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Turner Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Golden State Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Old U.S. Route 99E | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Chester Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Woodbridge, CA.
Start on Truxtun Avenue
Continue on Truxtun Avenue
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Golden State Road
Continue on Golden State Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
Merge onto CA 99
Continue on CA 99
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 99
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
Continue on CA 99
Continue on CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Turner Road
Turn right onto J10
Turn left onto Augusta Street
Arrive at destination
For this 4.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 113.1-mile stretch on the Golden State Highway. The $57 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. Since this is a manageable day trip, you can easily adjust your timing based on traffic or personal preference.
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 54 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.9 miles or 2h 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 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, 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 245.8 miles and 4h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.9 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Golden State Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 141.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Golden State Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99 toward CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$56.50 one way
$112.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
| premium | $6.18 | $59.78 | $119.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.81 | $11.80 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.51 | $9.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.41 | $15.73 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bakersfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 113.1-mile stretch on the Golden State Highway, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment. Expect a combination of faster highway driving and potentially some slower sections as you navigate California State Route 99. The road's personality is largely defined by these main arteries, offering a generally consistent driving experience for most of the trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Golden State Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 245.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Golden State Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Woodbridge, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
Founded 1869
Bakersfield is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Bakersfield is famous for being the home of country music singers Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and has the nickname "the country music capital of the West Coast."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 245.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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