How far is it from Richmond, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, ?

The distance between Richmond, CA, and Santa Rosa, CA, is 51 mi by road.

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

The drive from Richmond, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Richmond, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, ?

The fastest route from Richmond, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Santa Rosa, CA from Richmond, CA?

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

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

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

Which towns do you pass between Richmond, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?

Towns on the route from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, CA include Emeryville, San Rafael, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Novato, Petaluma.

Are there charging stations between Richmond, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, 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: 336.

Richmond, CA Santa Rosa, CA

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, CA takes about 1 h 10 min via US 101. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 40 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Richmond, CA, Ross, CA, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA, Yountville, CA, Santa Rosa, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 51 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 38 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 1 mi

14 Turn right onto 3rd Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Brookwood Avenue 1 mi
16 Turn right onto College Avenue 112 yd
17 Turn left onto Stewart Street 55 yd
18 Arrive right onto Stewart Street

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The return trip from Santa Rosa, CA to Richmond, CA covers roughly the same distance, 51 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

336 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

Santa Rosa, CA → Larkfield-Wikiup, CA8 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Rohnert Park, CA9 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Windsor, CA11 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA18 mi · 30 min Santa Rosa, CA → Sebastopol, CA8 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Sereno del Mar, CA28 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Richmond, CA, {fromState} and Santa Rosa, CA, {toState} is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Richmond, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState} covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Santa Rosa, CA from Richmond, CA?: Santa Rosa, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Richmond, CA.
Which roads does the route from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, CA follow?: The drive from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, CA mainly follows US 101.
Which towns do you pass between Richmond, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?: Towns on the route from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, CA include Emeryville, San Rafael, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Novato, Petaluma.
Are there charging stations between Richmond, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Richmond, CA to Santa Rosa, 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: 336.

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