How far is it from Brisbane, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The distance between Brisbane, CA, and San Carlos, CA, is 19 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brisbane, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The drive from Brisbane, CA, to San Carlos, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Brisbane, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The fastest route from Brisbane, CA, to San Carlos, CA, covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is San Carlos, CA from Brisbane, CA?

San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Brisbane, CA.

Are there charging stations between Brisbane, CA and San Carlos, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brisbane, CA to San Carlos, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 586.

Brisbane, CA San Carlos, CA

Distance: 19 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Brisbane, CA to San Carlos, CA takes about 30 min via US 101. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 19 mi

1 Depart straight 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Bayshore Boulevard 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Valley Drive 68 yd
4 Turn sharp left 76 yd
5 Turn straight onto Bayshore Boulevard 2 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 2 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 13 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto Holly Street 1 mi
12 Turn left onto El Camino Real 1 mi
13 Turn right onto San Carlos Avenue 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Cordilleras Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Alma Street 136 yd
16 Turn sharp left onto Tamarack Avenue 1 mi
17 Arrive left onto Tamarack Avenue

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The return trip from San Carlos, CA to Brisbane, CA covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

582 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
AMC Parking Lot Geary BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109350 kW
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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San Carlos, CA → San Bruno, CA16 mi · 25 min San Carlos, CA → San Leandro, CA26 mi · 35 min San Carlos, CA → Hillsborough, CA10 mi · 20 min San Carlos, CA → San Francisco, CA26 mi · 40 min San Carlos, CA → Redwood City, CA4 mi · 15 min San Carlos, CA → Foster City, CA7 mi · 15 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 Brisbane, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Brisbane, CA, {fromState} and San Carlos, CA, {toState} is 19 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brisbane, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Brisbane, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Brisbane, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Brisbane, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is San Carlos, CA from Brisbane, CA?: San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Brisbane, CA.
Are there charging stations between Brisbane, CA and San Carlos, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brisbane, CA to San Carlos, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 586.

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