How far is it from Hercules, CA, to San Rafael, CA, ?

The distance between Hercules, CA, and San Rafael, CA, is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hercules, CA, to San Rafael, CA, ?

The drive from Hercules, CA, to San Rafael, CA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Hercules, CA, to San Rafael, CA, ?

The fastest route from Hercules, CA, to San Rafael, CA, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is San Rafael, CA from Hercules, CA?

San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the west of Hercules, CA.

Are there charging stations between Hercules, CA and San Rafael, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hercules, CA to San Rafael, CA, including Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons-Safeway 0939 (Martinez, CA) (350 kW); Ashby Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 224.

Hercules, CA San Rafael, CA

Distance: 22 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Hercules, CA to San Rafael, CA takes about 40 min via I 580. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 22 mi

1 Depart straight onto Juniper Court 37 yd
2 Continue right onto Juniper Court 16 yd
3 Turn right onto Pepperwood Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Redwood Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 58 yd
8 Merge slightly left onto John Muir Parkway 36 yd
9 Take exit slightly right 69 yd
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Eastshore Freeway 3 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Richmond Parkway 6 mi

14 Turn slightly right onto Castro Street 2 mi
15 Take ramp left 1 mi
16 Merge slightly left onto John T. Knox Freeway 7 mi
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 1 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Irwin Street 1 mi
21 Continue slightly right onto Irwin Street 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Belle Avenue 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Elm Street 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
27 Continue slightly left onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
28 Arrive straight onto Hacienda Court

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The return trip from San Rafael, CA to Hercules, CA covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

224 chargers

Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4080 San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA, 94547350 kW
Albertsons-Safeway 0939 (Martinez, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 3334 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, 94553350 kW
Ashby PlazaCCS · 1025 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW
Berkeley Bowl Produce-Berkeley Bowl West (Berkeley, CA)CCS · 920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW
BOA Emeryville CA4-137 (Emeryville, CA)CCS · 4120 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA, 94608350 kW

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San Rafael, CA → Larkspur, CA6 mi · 15 min San Rafael, CA → San Anselmo, CA5 mi · 15 min San Rafael, CA → Corte Madera, CA6 mi · 15 min San Rafael, CA → Montalvin Manor, CA17 mi · 30 min San Rafael, CA → Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA10 mi · 20 min San Rafael, CA → Richmond, CA14 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Hercules, CA, {fromState} and San Rafael, CA, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Hercules, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is San Rafael, CA from Hercules, CA?: San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the west of Hercules, CA.
Are there charging stations between Hercules, CA and San Rafael, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hercules, CA to San Rafael, CA, including Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons-Safeway 0939 (Martinez, CA) (350 kW); Ashby Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 224.

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