Bakersfield to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

928.9 miles 1494.9 km · straight line
1110.2 miles actual route 1786.7 km · driving distance
22h 45min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bakersfield from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada?

The distance from Bakersfield to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is 928.9 miles (1494.9 km) as the crow flies. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is located NNW of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1110.2 miles, taking about 22h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Bakersfield is in California, United States, while Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is in British Columbia, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bakersfield and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bakersfield to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 45min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 18min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 35min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bakersfield & Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Facts

Bakersfield
35.37°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m elevation
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
48.43°N, 123.37°W
America/Vancouver
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM