How far is it from San Bruno, CA, to San Carlos, CA, ?

The distance between San Bruno, CA, and San Carlos, CA, is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Bruno, CA, to San Carlos, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from San Bruno, CA, to San Carlos, CA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is San Carlos, CA from San Bruno, CA?

San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the south-east of San Bruno, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Bruno, CA and San Carlos, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Bruno, CA to San Carlos, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); Bayview Plaza San Francisco (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 433.

San Bruno, CA San Carlos, CA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from San Bruno, CA to San Carlos, CA takes about 25 min via I 280. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 15 mi

1 Depart left onto Crestmoor Drive 1 mi
2 Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue West 51 yd
3 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Junipero Serra Freeway 10 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 123 yd
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Ralston Avenue 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Alameda de las Pulgas 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto San Carlos Avenue 2 mi
12 Turn right onto Alameda de las Pulgas 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Alma Street 91 yd
14 Turn right onto Tamarack Avenue 1 mi
15 Arrive left onto Tamarack Avenue

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The return trip from San Carlos, CA to San Bruno, CA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

433 chargers

4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 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

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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 San Carlos, CA → Belvedere, CA42 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from San Bruno, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Bruno, CA, {fromState} and San Carlos, CA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Bruno, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Bruno, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from San Bruno, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Bruno, CA, {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is San Carlos, CA from San Bruno, CA?: San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the south-east of San Bruno, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Bruno, CA and San Carlos, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Bruno, CA to San Carlos, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); Bayview Plaza San Francisco (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 433.

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