Drive time
Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
Quick answer
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 1 hr 16 min covering about 76 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
76 mi
Drive time
1 hr 16 min
Midpoint
34.90°, -119.36°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Santa Barbara, meeting halfway saves each of you about 38 miles and 38 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
34.8971°, -119.3585°
Bakersfield and Santa Barbara are about 76 miles apart — each person drives roughly 38 miles.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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