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

The distance between Petaluma, CA, and Novato, CA, is 13 mi by road.

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

The drive from Petaluma, CA, to Novato, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Petaluma, CA, to Novato, CA, covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Novato, CA from Petaluma, CA?

Novato, CA lies roughly to the south of Petaluma, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Petaluma, CA to Novato, CA, including Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW); Petaluma Village Premium Outlets (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 104.

Petaluma, CA Novato, CA

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Petaluma, CA to Novato, CA takes about 20 min via US 101; CA 116. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 13 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 12 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Rowland Boulevard 1 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Arrive right

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The return trip from Novato, CA to Petaluma, CA covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

104 chargers

Northgate MallCCS, CHAdeMO · 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903350 kW
Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA)CCS · 900 Diablo Avenue, Novato, CA, 94947350 kW
Petaluma Village Premium OutletsCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 2200 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, 94952350 kW
Plaza South Shopping CenterCCS · 173 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA, 94954350 kW
Raley's Rohnert Park #337CCS, CHAdeMO · 100 Raleys Towne Ctr, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928350 kW

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Novato, CA → Larkspur, CA14 mi · 25 min Novato, CA → Napa, CA29 mi · 40 min Novato, CA → Black Point-Green Point, CA6 mi · 15 min Novato, CA → San Rafael, CA9 mi · 15 min Novato, CA → Corte Madera, CA14 mi · 20 min Novato, CA → Fairfax, 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 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Petaluma, CA, {fromState} and Novato, CA, {toState} is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState} covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Novato, CA from Petaluma, CA?: Novato, CA lies roughly to the south of Petaluma, CA.
Are there charging stations between Petaluma, CA and Novato, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Petaluma, CA to Novato, CA, including Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW); Petaluma Village Premium Outlets (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 104.

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