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

The distance between Richmond, CA, and Petaluma, CA, is 35 mi by road.

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

The drive from Richmond, CA, to Petaluma, CA, takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Richmond, CA, to Petaluma, CA, covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Petaluma, CA from Richmond, CA?

Petaluma, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Richmond, CA.

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

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

Which towns do you pass between Richmond, CA and Petaluma, CA?

Towns on the route from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA include Emeryville, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA, including Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW); Ashby Plaza (350 kW); Berkeley Bowl Produce-Berkeley Bowl West (Berkeley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 258.

Richmond, CA Petaluma, CA

Distance: 35 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA takes about 50 min via US 101. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Richmond, CA, Ross, CA, San Rafael, CA, Novato, CA, Petaluma, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 35 mi

1 Depart right onto 29th Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Garvin Avenue 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto 23rd Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto 22nd Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Barrett Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Harbour Way 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Cutting Boulevard 148 yd
8 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto John T. Knox Freeway 9 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 22 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto East Washington Street 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Johnson Drive 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Kenilworth Drive 1 mi
16 Arrive right onto Kenilworth Drive

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The return trip from Petaluma, CA to Richmond, CA covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

258 chargers

Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4080 San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA, 94547350 kW
Ashby PlazaCCS · 1025 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW
Berkeley Bowl Produce-Berkeley Bowl West (Berkeley, CA)CCS · 920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710350 kW
BOA Emeryville CA4-137 (Emeryville, CA)CCS · 4120 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA, 94608350 kW
Del Norte PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 11279 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Petaluma, CA → Lafayette, CA53 mi · 1 h 10 min Petaluma, CA → Sonoma, CA15 mi · 30 min Petaluma, CA → South San Francisco, CA50 mi · 1 h 15 min Petaluma, CA → Cotati, CA9 mi · 15 min Petaluma, CA → Acalanes Ridge, CA48 mi · 1 h 10 min Petaluma, CA → Cloverdale, CA48 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Petaluma, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Richmond, CA, {fromState} and Petaluma, CA, {toState} is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Petaluma, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Petaluma, CA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Petaluma, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Petaluma, CA, {toState} covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Petaluma, CA from Richmond, CA?: Petaluma, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Richmond, CA.
Which roads does the route from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA follow?: The drive from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA mainly follows US 101.
Which towns do you pass between Richmond, CA and Petaluma, CA?: Towns on the route from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA include Emeryville, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato.
Are there charging stations between Richmond, CA and Petaluma, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Richmond, CA to Petaluma, CA, including Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA) (350 kW); Ashby Plaza (350 kW); Berkeley Bowl Produce-Berkeley Bowl West (Berkeley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 258.

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