What is the best route from Foster City, CA, to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), ?

The fastest route from Foster City, CA, to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Foster City, CA?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly to the north-west of Foster City, CA.

Are there charging stations between Foster City, CA and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Foster City, CA to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), including 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW); Bayview Plaza San Francisco (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 383.

Foster City, CA San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Foster City, CA to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) takes about 25 min via US 101. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 14 mi

1 Depart 101 yd
2 Turn right 28 yd
3 Turn left onto Shell Boulevard 1 mi
4 Turn right onto East Hillsdale Boulevard 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Foster City Boulevard 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Chess Drive 143 yd
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway 1 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 9 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway 143 yd
13 Continue straight onto North Access Road 3 mi
14 Turn right 1 mi
15 Turn left 32 yd
16 Arrive

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The return trip from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Foster City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

383 chargers

2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 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

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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 Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {toState}?: The distance between Foster City, CA, {fromState} and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {toState}?: The drive from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {toState}?: The fastest route from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Foster City, CA?: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly to the north-west of Foster City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Foster City, CA and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Foster City, CA to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), including 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW); Bayview Plaza San Francisco (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 383.

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