How far is it from Petaluma, CA, to Lafayette, CA, ?

The distance between Petaluma, CA, and Lafayette, CA, is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Petaluma, CA, to Lafayette, CA, ?

The drive from Petaluma, CA, to Lafayette, CA, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Petaluma, CA, to Lafayette, CA, ?

The fastest route from Petaluma, CA, to Lafayette, CA, covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Lafayette, CA from Petaluma, CA?

Lafayette, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Petaluma, CA.

Which roads does the route from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA follow?

The drive from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA mainly follows US 101.

Which towns do you pass between Petaluma, CA and Lafayette, CA?

Towns on the route from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA include Novato, San Rafael, Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland.

Are there charging stations between Petaluma, CA and Lafayette, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 540.

Petaluma, CA Lafayette, CA

Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA takes about 1 h 10 min via US 101; CA 116. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Novato, CA, Ross, CA, Belvedere, CA, Emeryville, CA, Alhambra Valley, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 53 mi

1 Depart left onto Kenilworth Drive 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto East Washington Street 107 yd
3 Take ramp right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 22 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto John T. Knox Freeway 14 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Eastshore Freeway 4 mi
7 Keep slightly left onto Interstate Highway 80 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto MacArthur Freeway 2 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Grove Shafter Freeway 4 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Grove Shafter Freeway 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Caldecott Tunnel 7 mi
14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Oak Hill Road 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Mount Diablo Boulevard 141 yd
17 Arrive right onto Mount Diablo Boulevard

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The return trip from Lafayette, CA to Petaluma, CA covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

509 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
10950 InternationalCCS, CHAdeMO · 10950 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94603350 kW
1601 Tice Valley Blvd.CCS · 1601 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Lafayette, CA → Castle Hill, CA5 mi · 10 min Lafayette, CA → Alhambra Valley, CA9 mi · 20 min Lafayette, CA → Belvedere, CA38 mi · 55 min Lafayette, CA → Cupertino, CA57 mi · 1 h 15 min Lafayette, CA → Danville, CA12 mi · 20 min Lafayette, CA → Moraga, 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 Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Lafayette, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Petaluma, CA, {fromState} and Lafayette, CA, {toState} is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Lafayette, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Lafayette, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Lafayette, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Lafayette, CA, {toState} covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Lafayette, CA from Petaluma, CA?: Lafayette, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Petaluma, CA.
Which roads does the route from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA follow?: The drive from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA mainly follows US 101.
Which towns do you pass between Petaluma, CA and Lafayette, CA?: Towns on the route from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA include Novato, San Rafael, Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland.
Are there charging stations between Petaluma, CA and Lafayette, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Petaluma, CA to Lafayette, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 540.

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