Which direction is San Rafael, CA from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)?

San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Which towns do you pass between San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Rafael, CA?

Towns on the route from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Rafael, CA include Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond, Mill Valley.

Are there charging stations between San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Rafael, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Rafael, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 469.

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) San Rafael, CA

Distance: 33 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Rafael, CA takes about 50 min via I 580. The distance is 33 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA, Emeryville, CA, Richmond, CA, Belvedere, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 33 mi

1 Depart left onto Air Cargo Way 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Ron Cowan Parkway 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left onto Ron Cowan Parkway 103 yd
4 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto Bessie Coleman Drive 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto 98th Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Airport Access Road 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Hegenberger Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Hegenberger Road 1 mi
10 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 7 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nimitz Freeway 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Eastshore Freeway 4 mi
15 Keep slightly right onto John T. Knox Freeway 13 mi
16 Keep slightly left 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 1 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Irwin Street 1 mi
20 Continue slightly right onto Irwin Street 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Belle Avenue 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Elm Street 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
26 Continue slightly left onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
27 Arrive straight onto Hacienda Court

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The return trip from San Rafael, CA to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) covers roughly the same distance, 33 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

469 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
10950 InternationalCCS, CHAdeMO · 10950 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94603350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
Albertsons Safeway 2874 (Hercules, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4080 San Pablo Ave, Hercules, CA, 94547350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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San Rafael, CA → Larkspur, CA6 mi · 15 min San Rafael, CA → San Anselmo, CA5 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

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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 San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), {fromState} and San Rafael, CA, {toState} is 33 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), {fromState} to San Rafael, CA, {toState} covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is San Rafael, CA from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)?: San Rafael, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Which towns do you pass between San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Rafael, CA?: Towns on the route from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Rafael, CA include Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond, Mill Valley.
Are there charging stations between San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Rafael, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Rafael, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 10950 International (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 469.

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