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

The distance between Petaluma, CA, and San Rafael, CA, is 21 mi by road.

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

The drive from Petaluma, CA, to San Rafael, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Petaluma, CA, to San Rafael, CA, covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

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

San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the south of Petaluma, CA.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Petaluma, CA to San Rafael, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 141.

Petaluma, CA San Rafael, CA

Distance: 21 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Petaluma, CA to San Rafael, CA takes about 30 min via US 101; CA 116. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 21 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 20 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue 161 yd
7 Turn right onto Wilson Court 70 yd
8 Continue U-turn onto Wilson Court 70 yd

9 Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue 118 yd
10 Turn slightly right 53 yd
11 Turn straight onto Villa Avenue 83 yd
12 Continue right onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
14 Continue slightly left onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
15 Arrive straight onto Hacienda Court

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The return trip from San Rafael, CA to Petaluma, CA covers roughly the same distance, 21 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

141 chargers

Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing CircleCCS, Tesla · 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA, 94939350 kW
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

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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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 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Petaluma, CA, {fromState} and San Rafael, CA, {toState} is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Petaluma, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is San Rafael, CA from Petaluma, CA?: San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the south of Petaluma, CA.
Which roads does the route from Petaluma, CA to San Rafael, CA follow?: The drive from Petaluma, CA to San Rafael, CA mainly follows US 101.
Are there charging stations between Petaluma, CA and San Rafael, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Petaluma, CA to San Rafael, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 141.

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