How far is it from San Anselmo, CA, to San Rafael, CA, ?

The distance between San Anselmo, CA, and San Rafael, CA, is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Anselmo, CA, to San Rafael, CA, ?

The drive from San Anselmo, CA, to San Rafael, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from San Anselmo, CA, to San Rafael, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Anselmo, CA, to San Rafael, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is San Rafael, CA from San Anselmo, CA?

San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the east of San Anselmo, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Anselmo, CA and San Rafael, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Anselmo, CA to San Rafael, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 93.

San Anselmo, CA San Rafael, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from San Anselmo, CA to San Rafael, CA takes about 15 min via Fourth Street. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 5 mi

1 Depart left onto Park Drive 25 yd
2 Turn left onto Tamal Avenue 94 yd
3 Turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Red Hill Avenue 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Fourth Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Fourth Street 1 mi
7 Turn left onto H Street 120 yd
8 Turn right onto Fifth Avenue 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Court Street 120 yd
10 Continue slightly right onto Mission Avenue 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Linden Lane 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
16 Continue slightly left onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
17 Arrive straight onto Hacienda Court

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The return trip from San Rafael, CA to San Anselmo, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

93 chargers

Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing CircleCCS, Tesla · 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA, 94939350 kW
Northgate MallCCS, CHAdeMO · 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903350 kW
Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA)CCS · 900 Diablo Avenue, Novato, CA, 94947350 kW
Safeway 0788 (Mill Valley, CA)CCS, Type1 · 1 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA, 94941350 kW
Whole Foods - NovatoCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 790 De Long Ave, Novato, CA, 94945350 kW

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San Rafael, CA → Larkspur, CA6 mi · 15 min San Rafael, CA → Corte Madera, CA6 mi · 15 min San Rafael, CA → Montalvin Manor, CA17 mi · 30 min San Rafael, CA → Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA10 mi · 20 min San Rafael, CA → Richmond, CA14 mi · 25 min San Rafael, CA → Petaluma, CA21 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from San Anselmo, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Anselmo, CA, {fromState} and San Rafael, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Anselmo, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Anselmo, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from San Anselmo, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Anselmo, CA, {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is San Rafael, CA from San Anselmo, CA?: San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the east of San Anselmo, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Anselmo, CA and San Rafael, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Anselmo, CA to San Rafael, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 93.

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