How far is it from Portola Valley, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The distance between Portola Valley, CA, and San Carlos, CA, is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Portola Valley, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The drive from Portola Valley, CA, to San Carlos, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Portola Valley, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The fastest route from Portola Valley, CA, to San Carlos, CA, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is San Carlos, CA from Portola Valley, CA?

San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the north of Portola Valley, CA.

Are there charging stations between Portola Valley, CA and San Carlos, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Portola Valley, CA to San Carlos, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW); Bridgepointe Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 395.

Portola Valley, CA San Carlos, CA

Distance: 14 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Portola Valley, CA to San Carlos, CA takes about 30 min via I 280. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 14 mi

After a 26-minute stretch on Willowbrook Drive, the route picks up Portola Road and the Junipero Serra Freeway into San Carlos, ending at the Hiller Aviation Museum.

1 Depart left 89 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Willowbrook Drive 122 yd
4 Turn left onto Portola Road 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto Sand Hill Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Whiskey Hill Road 2 mi
7 Turn straight 59 yd
8 Turn slightly right onto Woodside Road 1 mi
9 Turn left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Junipero Serra Freeway 4 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Edgewood Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Crestview Drive 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Brittan Avenue 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Alameda de las Pulgas 1 mi
16 Turn sharp right onto Alma Street 91 yd
17 Turn right onto Tamarack Avenue 1 mi
18 Arrive left onto Tamarack Avenue

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The return trip from San Carlos, CA to Portola Valley, CA covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

395 chargers

4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 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
Carlmont Village Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002350 kW
Chess Corner Retail Center (Foster City, CA)CCS · 1299 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404350 kW

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After a 26-minute stretch on Willowbrook Drive, the route picks up Portola Road and the Junipero Serra Freeway into San Carlos, ending at the Hiller Aviation Museum.

Popular destinations close by

San Carlos, CA → San Bruno, CA16 mi · 25 min San Carlos, CA → San Leandro, CA26 mi · 35 min San Carlos, CA → Hillsborough, CA10 mi · 20 min San Carlos, CA → San Francisco, CA26 mi · 40 min San Carlos, CA → Redwood City, CA4 mi · 15 min San Carlos, CA → Foster City, CA7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Portola Valley, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Portola Valley, CA, {fromState} and San Carlos, CA, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Portola Valley, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Portola Valley, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Portola Valley, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Portola Valley, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is San Carlos, CA from Portola Valley, CA?: San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the north of Portola Valley, CA.
Are there charging stations between Portola Valley, CA and San Carlos, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Portola Valley, CA to San Carlos, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW); Bridgepointe Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 395.

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