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

The distance between Foster City, CA, and Atherton, CA, is 12 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Foster City, CA, to Atherton, CA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

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

Atherton, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Foster City, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Foster City, CA to Atherton, 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: 428.

Foster City, CA Atherton, CA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Foster City, CA to Atherton, CA takes about 20 min via US 101. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 12 mi

1 Depart 101 yd
2 Turn right 28 yd
3 Turn left onto Shell Boulevard 1 mi
4 Turn left onto East Hillsdale Boulevard 2 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 6 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Woodside Road 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right 37 yd
12 Turn slightly right onto Redwood Avenue 96 yd
13 Turn straight onto El Camino Real 2 mi
14 Turn right onto Atherton Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Edwards Lane 1 mi
16 Arrive left onto Edwards Lane

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The return trip from Atherton, CA to Foster City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

425 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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Atherton, CA → Woodside, CA6 mi · 15 min Atherton, CA → East Palo Alto, CA7 mi · 15 min Atherton, CA → Menlo Park, CA4 mi · 10 min Atherton, CA → Palo Alto, CA8 mi · 20 min Atherton, CA → Los Altos, CA13 mi · 25 min Atherton, CA → Redwood City, CA5 mi · 15 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 Foster City, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Foster City, CA, {fromState} and Atherton, CA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Atherton, CA from Foster City, CA?: Atherton, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Foster City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Foster City, CA and Atherton, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Foster City, CA to Atherton, 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: 428.

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