Origin
North Edwards, CA
Late night in North Edwards on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Edwards, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 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 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Edwards, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Bakersfield, CA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a 79.8-mile journey from North Edwards, CA, to Bakersfield, CA, will take you approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, with no need to split it into overnight stays. Your estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18. The drive primarily follows local roads, including stretches of Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway and Mojave-Barstow Highway, offering a turn-heavy experience. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from North Edwards, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | 53.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| Mojave-Barstow Highway | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Barstow–Bakersfield Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| South Chester Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Clay Mine Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bellaire Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richland Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
— 53.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Edwards, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
1
Start on Bellaire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bellaire Avenue
2
Turn left onto Clay Mine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Mine Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto CA 58
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Mojave-Barstow Highway
5
Continue on CA 58
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
6
Continue on CA 58
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
7
Continue on CA 58
53 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 111
Toward Chester Avenue, H Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Richland Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Richland Street
10
Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Truxtun Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes for this 79.8-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. There are no designated stops, so plan your own breaks as needed. Watch your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 53.2 miles on the Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $18 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you transition between different local road segments.
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 39.9 miles from North Edwards, CA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 39.9 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakersfield, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Edwards, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Edwards, CA
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from North Edwards, 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 53.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 39.9 miles from North Edwards, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 78.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Clay Mine Road
Turn left onto Clay Mine Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 58 / Mojave-Barstow Highway
Merge onto CA 58 / Mojave-Barstow Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Chester Avenue, H Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward Chester Avenue, H Street
6
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
South Chester Avenue
Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.34 one way
$36.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
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: 27.9 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 | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
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
Bakersfield, CA
Late night in Bakersfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°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
30 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
1h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 49.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, rather than an interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53.2 miles on the Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, offering a sustained period of driving without frequent turns. The Barstow–Bakersfield Highway also plays a role in this itinerary. Prepare for a driving experience that involves more frequent adjustments and a closer connection to the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.2 mi on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 0.2 miles in near Clay Mine Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Edwards, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Clay Mine Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 58 / Mojave-Barstow Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bakersfield, CA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.2 miles on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Clay Mine Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (CA 58 / Mojave-Barstow Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bakersfield, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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