How far is it from Atherton, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The distance between Atherton, CA, and Foster City, CA, is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Atherton, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The drive from Atherton, CA, to Foster City, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Atherton, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The fastest route from Atherton, CA, to Foster City, CA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Foster City, CA from Atherton, CA?

Foster City, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Atherton, CA.

Are there charging stations between Atherton, CA and Foster City, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Atherton, CA to Foster City, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW); Bridgepointe Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 424.

Atherton, CA Foster City, CA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Atherton, CA to Foster City, CA takes about 20 min via US 101. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 11 mi

1 Depart right onto Edwards Lane 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Atherton Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn slightly right onto Fair Oaks Lane 29 yd
4 Turn sharp left onto El Camino Real 2 mi
5 Turn slightly right onto Main Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Whipple Avenue 1 mi
8 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 5 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto East Hillsdale Boulevard 2 mi
12 Turn right onto Shell Boulevard 1 mi
13 Turn right 28 yd
14 Turn left 101 yd
15 Arrive

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The return trip from Foster City, CA to Atherton, CA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

421 chargers

4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2900 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
Bridgepointe Shopping CenterCCS · 3010 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA, 94404350 kW
Carlmont Village Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002350 kW
Chess Corner Retail Center (Foster City, CA)CCS · 1299 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404350 kW

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Foster City, CA → San Mateo, CA4 mi · 10 min Foster City, CA → Burlingame, CA9 mi · 15 min Foster City, CA → Hillsborough, CA8 mi · 20 min Foster City, CA → Redwood City, CA8 mi · 15 min Foster City, CA → Millbrae, CA11 mi · 20 min Foster City, CA → Menlo Park, CA13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Atherton, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Atherton, CA, {fromState} and Foster City, CA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Atherton, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Atherton, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Atherton, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Atherton, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Foster City, CA from Atherton, CA?: Foster City, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Atherton, CA.
Are there charging stations between Atherton, CA and Foster City, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Atherton, CA to Foster City, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW); Bridgepointe Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 424.

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