How far is it from Cupertino, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, ?

The distance between Cupertino, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cupertino, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, ?

The drive from Cupertino, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Cupertino, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, ?

The fastest route from Cupertino, CA, to Santa Clara, CA, covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Santa Clara, CA from Cupertino, CA?

Santa Clara, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Cupertino, CA.

Are there charging stations between Cupertino, CA and Santa Clara, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cupertino, CA to Santa Clara, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 632.

Cupertino, CA Santa Clara, CA

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Cupertino, CA to Santa Clara, CA takes about 20 min via I 280. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 10 mi

1 Depart 54 yd
2 Turn left 27 yd
3 Turn right onto Campus Drive 1 mi
4 Continue straight 1 mi
5 Turn slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Junipero Serra Freeway 5 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Saratoga Avenue 1 mi

9 Turn left onto San Tomas Expressway 3 mi
10 Turn left onto Monroe Street 168 yd
11 Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive 89 yd
12 Arrive left onto Roosevelt Drive

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The return trip from Santa Clara, CA to Cupertino, CA covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

632 chargers

ABB San JoseCCS, CHAdeMO · 3055 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134350 kW
Almaden PlazaCCS · 4950 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Plaza Shopping CenterCCS, Tesla · 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Ranch Marketplace (San Jose, CA)CCS · 5185 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA)CCS · 760 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA, 95110350 kW

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Santa Clara, CA → Martinez, CA57 mi · 1 h 15 min Santa Clara, CA → San Pablo, CA54 mi · 1 h 10 min Santa Clara, CA → Sunnyvale, CA5 mi · 10 min Santa Clara, CA → Monte Sereno, CA11 mi · 25 min Santa Clara, CA → East Palo Alto, CA14 mi · 20 min Santa Clara, CA → Fremont, CA16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Cupertino, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Cupertino, CA, {fromState} and Santa Clara, CA, {toState} is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cupertino, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Cupertino, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Cupertino, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Cupertino, CA, {fromState} to Santa Clara, CA, {toState} covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Santa Clara, CA from Cupertino, CA?: Santa Clara, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Cupertino, CA.
Are there charging stations between Cupertino, CA and Santa Clara, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cupertino, CA to Santa Clara, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 632.

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