How far is it from East Palo Alto, CA, to Los Altos, CA, ?

The distance between East Palo Alto, CA, and Los Altos, CA, is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from East Palo Alto, CA, to Los Altos, CA, ?

The drive from East Palo Alto, CA, to Los Altos, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from East Palo Alto, CA, to Los Altos, CA, ?

The fastest route from East Palo Alto, CA, to Los Altos, CA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Los Altos, CA from East Palo Alto, CA?

Los Altos, CA lies roughly to the south of East Palo Alto, CA.

Are there charging stations between East Palo Alto, CA and Los Altos, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from East Palo Alto, CA to Los Altos, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); ABB San Jose (350 kW); Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 652.

East Palo Alto, CA Los Altos, CA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from East Palo Alto, CA to Los Altos, 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 directions13 · 11 mi

This 10-mile run takes about 18 minutes. From Schembri Lane, head onto the Bayshore Freeway and follow Cuesta Drive through Silicon Valley into Los Altos.

1 Depart right onto Schembri Lane 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Cooley Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Donohoe Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto University Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 5 mi
7 Keep slightly right 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Southbay Freeway 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Grant Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Cuesta Drive 2 mi
12 Turn sharp left onto South Springer Road 1 mi
13 Arrive right onto South Springer Road

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The return trip from Los Altos, CA to East Palo Alto, CA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

614 chargers

4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
ABB San JoseCCS, CHAdeMO · 3055 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134350 kW
Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA)CCS · 760 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA, 95110350 kW
Brookvale Shopping Center (Fremont, CA)CCS · 35720 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA, 94536350 kW
Carlmont Village Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002350 kW

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This 10-mile run takes about 18 minutes. From Schembri Lane, head onto the Bayshore Freeway and follow Cuesta Drive through Silicon Valley into Los Altos.

Popular destinations close by

Los Altos, CA → Los Altos Hills, CA9 mi · 15 min Los Altos, CA → Mountain View, CA4 mi · 10 min Los Altos, CA → Santa Clara, CA10 mi · 20 min Los Altos, CA → Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)8 mi · 20 min Los Altos, CA → Palo Alto Airport (PAO)10 mi · 20 min Los Altos, CA → Palo Alto, CA6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from East Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState}?: The distance between East Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} and Los Altos, CA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from East Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState}?: The drive from East Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from East Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from East Palo Alto, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Los Altos, CA from East Palo Alto, CA?: Los Altos, CA lies roughly to the south of East Palo Alto, CA.
Are there charging stations between East Palo Alto, CA and Los Altos, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from East Palo Alto, CA to Los Altos, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); ABB San Jose (350 kW); Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 652.

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