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Distance from Independence, CA to Northstar, CA

Distance

245 mi

Time

5 hours 29 mins

Gas Cost

$37 - $73

There are 200.24 miles from Independence to Northstar in northwest direction and 245 miles (394.29 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 route.

Independence and Northstar are 5 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Northstar, CA. The halfway point is Bridgeport, CA.

Independence, CA and Northstar, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:34 pm.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 9.84 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Northstar, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Northstar is $52.49.

During the route, an average car will release 192.74 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, CA and Northstar, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Northstar, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.122974 and -119.186653, or 38º 7' 22.7064" N, 119º 11' 11.9508" W. This location is 122.48 miles away from Independence, CA and Northstar, CA and it would take approximately 2 hours 44 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Bridgeport, CA, situated 132 miles from Independence, CA and 113 miles from Northstar, CA. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Independence to Bridgeport and 2 hours 17 mins to go from Northstar to Bridgeport.