Day trip from Bakersfield to Santa Maria
Santa Maria lies 137 km (85 mi) west of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 137 km (85 mi) apart, Santa Maria is a realistic day trip from Bakersfield: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.
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| Bakersfield | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 105,093 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 93454–93458 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Bakersfield?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, west of Bakersfield; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Santa Maria by road?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Santa Maria?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.