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

The distance between San Carlos, CA, and San Bruno, CA, is 16 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from San Carlos, CA, to San Bruno, CA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

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

San Bruno, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Carlos, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Carlos, CA to San Bruno, 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 Carlos, CA San Bruno, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from San Carlos, CA to San Bruno, CA takes about 25 min via I 280. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 16 mi

Tamarack Avenue takes about 23 minutes to cover 15 miles. From there, the route follows Ralston Avenue and the Junipero Serra Freeway into San Bruno, San Mateo County.

1 Depart right onto Tamarack Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Alma Street 91 yd
3 Turn right onto Alameda de las Pulgas 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto San Carlos Avenue 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Alameda de las Pulgas 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Ralston Avenue 3 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway 1 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Junipero Serra Freeway 10 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue West 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Crestmoor Drive 1 mi
15 Arrive right onto Crestmoor Drive

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The return trip from San Bruno, CA to San Carlos, CA covers roughly the same distance, 16 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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Tamarack Avenue takes about 23 minutes to cover 15 miles. From there, the route follows Ralston Avenue and the Junipero Serra Freeway into San Bruno, San Mateo County.

Popular destinations close by

San Bruno, CA → Hillsborough, CA9 mi · 15 min San Bruno, CA → Foster City, CA13 mi · 20 min San Bruno, CA → South San Francisco, CA4 mi · 10 min San Bruno, CA → Millbrae, CA4 mi · 10 min San Bruno, CA → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)5 mi · 15 min San Bruno, CA → Colma, 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 6, 2026.

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How far is it from San Carlos, CA, {fromState} to San Bruno, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Carlos, CA, {fromState} and San Bruno, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Carlos, CA, {fromState} to San Bruno, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Carlos, CA, {fromState} to San Bruno, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from San Carlos, CA, {fromState} to San Bruno, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Carlos, CA, {fromState} to San Bruno, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is San Bruno, CA from San Carlos, CA?: San Bruno, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Carlos, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Carlos, CA and San Bruno, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Carlos, CA to San Bruno, 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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