Moving from Bakersfield, CA to Honolulu, HI
Your Complete Guide
3,294
Miles
59.9 hrs
Drive Time
I-40 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Bakersfield, CA
Honolulu, HI
Cost of Living Index
95
186
Median Home Price
$340,000
$750,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,100/mo
$2,000/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$140
$280
Grocery Index
98
150
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 3,294-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Bakersfield, CA and Honolulu, HI.
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
Sacramento, CA
California's capital city known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. A rapidly growing city with a revitalized downtown and proximity to wine country.
Farm-to-fork dining, Old Sacramento, and state government
State Transition Guide: California → Hawaii
Moving from California to Hawaii? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in Hawaii
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Hawaii
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Hawaii
- Cost of living is the highest in the US
- Most goods are shipped in, making groceries expensive
- Vehicle safety inspections are required every year
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 3,294 miles via I-40 West, taking about 59.9 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 8 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.