How far is it from Redwood City, CA, to Palo Alto, CA, ?

The distance between Redwood City, CA, and Palo Alto, CA, is 14 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Redwood City, CA, to Palo Alto, CA, ?

The drive from Redwood City, CA, to Palo Alto, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Redwood City, CA, to Palo Alto, CA, ?

The fastest route from Redwood City, CA, to Palo Alto, CA, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Palo Alto, CA from Redwood City, CA?

Palo Alto, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Redwood City, CA.

Are there charging stations between Redwood City, CA and Palo Alto, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Redwood City, CA to Palo Alto, 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: 551.

Redwood City, CA Palo Alto, CA

Distance: 14 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Redwood City, CA to Palo Alto, CA takes about 30 min via US 101. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 14 mi

1 Depart straight 24 yd
2 Turn right onto Uccelli Drive 1 mi
3 Continue slightly right onto Bair Island Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto East Bayshore Road 22 yd
5 Exit roundabout right onto East Bayshore Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Whipple Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 7 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 149 yd
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Oregon Expressway 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Page Mill Road 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Foothill Expressway 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Hillview Avenue 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto West Fremont Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Palo Hills Drive 1 mi
19 Arrive right

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The return trip from Palo Alto, CA to Redwood City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

507 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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Palo Alto, CA → Concord, CA59 mi · 1 h 25 min Palo Alto, CA → Fremont, CA24 mi · 40 min Palo Alto, CA → East Palo Alto, CA8 mi · 20 min Palo Alto, CA → San Jose, CA22 mi · 35 min Palo Alto, CA → Los Altos, CA6 mi · 15 min Palo Alto, CA → Mountain View, CA6 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 Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Palo Alto, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Redwood City, CA, {fromState} and Palo Alto, CA, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Palo Alto, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Palo Alto, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Palo Alto, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Palo Alto, CA, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Palo Alto, CA from Redwood City, CA?: Palo Alto, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Redwood City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Redwood City, CA and Palo Alto, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Redwood City, CA to Palo Alto, 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: 551.

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