How far is it from Mountain View, CA, to Atherton, CA, ?

The distance between Mountain View, CA, and Atherton, CA, is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain View, CA, to Atherton, CA, ?

The drive from Mountain View, CA, to Atherton, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Mountain View, CA, to Atherton, CA, ?

The fastest route from Mountain View, CA, to Atherton, CA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Atherton, CA from Mountain View, CA?

Atherton, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Mountain View, CA.

Are there charging stations between Mountain View, CA and Atherton, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Mountain View, CA to Atherton, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); ABB San Jose (350 kW); Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 675.

Mountain View, CA Atherton, CA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Mountain View, CA to Atherton, CA takes about 25 min via US 101. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 12 mi

1 Depart straight 92 yd
2 Turn left onto Wright Avenue 107 yd
3 Turn left onto Stierlin Road 1 mi
4 Turn slightly right onto Stierlin Road 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto North Shoreline Boulevard 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 7 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Marsh Road 2 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto Middlefield Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Fair Oaks Lane 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Atherton Avenue 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Edwards Lane 1 mi
15 Arrive left onto Edwards Lane

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

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Charging points along the way

572 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
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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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 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Mountain View, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Mountain View, CA, {fromState} and Atherton, CA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain View, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Mountain View, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Mountain View, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Mountain View, CA, {fromState} to Atherton, CA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Atherton, CA from Mountain View, CA?: Atherton, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Mountain View, CA.
Are there charging stations between Mountain View, CA and Atherton, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Mountain View, CA to Atherton, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); ABB San Jose (350 kW); Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 675.

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