How far is it from Pinole, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The distance between Pinole, CA, and Foster City, CA, is 43 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pinole, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The drive from Pinole, CA, to Foster City, CA, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Pinole, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The fastest route from Pinole, CA, to Foster City, CA, covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Foster City, CA from Pinole, CA?

Foster City, CA lies roughly to the south of Pinole, CA.

Which roads does the route from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA follow?

The drive from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA mainly follows US 101.

Which towns do you pass between Pinole, CA and Foster City, CA?

Towns on the route from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA include Richmond, Oakland, San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo.

Are there charging stations between Pinole, CA and Foster City, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 693.

Pinole, CA Foster City, CA

Distance: 43 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA takes about 1 h via I 80. The distance is 43 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in El Cerrito, CA, Emeryville, CA, Brisbane, CA, Burlingame, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 43 mi

1 Depart left onto Paloma Court 34 yd
2 Turn left onto Estates Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Pinole Valley Road 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Eastshore Freeway 13 mi
6 Take exit slightly left onto Eastshore Freeway 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 6 mi
10 Continue straight onto Route 80 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Route 80 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Route 80 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right onto James Lick Freeway 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto Bayshore Freeway 6 mi
16 Keep slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 9 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 1 mi
19 Merge slightly left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway 1 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Turn slightly right 112 yd
22 Turn straight onto Metro Center Boulevard 152 yd
23 Turn left onto Shell Boulevard 1 mi
24 Turn right 28 yd
25 Turn left 101 yd
26 Arrive

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The return trip from Foster City, CA to Pinole, CA covers roughly the same distance, 43 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

640 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
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4080 San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA, 94547350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Foster City, CA → San Mateo, CA4 mi · 10 min Foster City, CA → Burlingame, CA9 mi · 15 min Foster City, CA → Hillsborough, CA8 mi · 20 min Foster City, CA → Redwood City, CA8 mi · 15 min Foster City, CA → Millbrae, CA11 mi · 20 min Foster City, CA → Menlo Park, CA13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Pinole, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Pinole, CA, {fromState} and Foster City, CA, {toState} is 43 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pinole, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Pinole, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Pinole, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Pinole, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState} covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Foster City, CA from Pinole, CA?: Foster City, CA lies roughly to the south of Pinole, CA.
Which roads does the route from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA follow?: The drive from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA mainly follows US 101.
Which towns do you pass between Pinole, CA and Foster City, CA?: Towns on the route from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA include Richmond, Oakland, San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo.
Are there charging stations between Pinole, CA and Foster City, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Pinole, CA to Foster City, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 693.

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