How far is it from Foster City, CA, to San Mateo, CA, ?

The distance between Foster City, CA, and San Mateo, CA, is 4 mi by road.

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

The drive from Foster City, CA, to San Mateo, CA, takes approximately 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Foster City, CA, to San Mateo, CA, covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is San Mateo, CA from Foster City, CA?

San Mateo, CA lies roughly to the west of Foster City, CA.

Are there charging stations between Foster City, CA and San Mateo, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Foster City, CA to San Mateo, 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: 313.

Foster City, CA San Mateo, CA

Distance: 4 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Foster City, CA to San Mateo, CA takes about 10 min via CA 92. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 4 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 2 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto South El Camino Real 1 mi
11 Turn right onto 17th Avenue 170 yd
12 Turn right onto Palm Avenue 127 yd
13 Arrive right onto Palm Avenue

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The return trip from San Mateo, CA to Foster City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

313 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
Chase Bank - 1200 El Camino RealCCS, CHAdeMO · 1200 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066350 kW

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San Mateo, CA → Emeryville, CA28 mi · 40 min San Mateo, CA → Sausalito, CA29 mi · 50 min San Mateo, CA → Belmont, CA4 mi · 10 min San Mateo, CA → San Carlos Airport (SQL)6 mi · 10 min San Mateo, CA → Redwood City, CA8 mi · 15 min San Mateo, CA → San Bruno, CA10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Foster City, CA, {fromState} and San Mateo, CA, {toState} is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState} takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Foster City, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState} covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is San Mateo, CA from Foster City, CA?: San Mateo, CA lies roughly to the west of Foster City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Foster City, CA and San Mateo, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Foster City, CA to San Mateo, 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: 313.

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