How far is it from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?

The distance between San Rafael, CA and Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?

The drive from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?

The fastest route from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA from San Rafael, CA?

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA lies roughly to the south of San Rafael, CA.

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Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA takes about 20 min via US 101. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 10 mi

This 10-mile run takes about 19 minutes from Hacienda Court. The route follows Redwood Highway and Shoreline Highway into the rolling hills of southern Marin County, ending in the Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.

1 Depart straight onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
3 Turn left onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Linden Lane 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Mission Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Hetherton Street 1 mi

9 Take ramp straight 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Redwood Highway 7 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn sharp right 1 mi
14 At end of road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway 1 mi
15 Continue left onto Shoreline Highway 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Maple Street 128 yd
17 Arrive left onto Maple Street

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The return trip from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA to San Rafael, CA covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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How far is it from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?: The distance between San Rafael, CA and Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?: The drive from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?: The fastest route from San Rafael, CA to Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA from San Rafael, CA?: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA lies roughly to the south of San Rafael, CA.

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