What is the best route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), to San Carlos, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), to San Carlos, CA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is San Carlos, CA from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the south-east of San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Are there charging stations between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Carlos, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Carlos, CA, including 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW); Bayview Plaza San Francisco (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 458.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) San Carlos, CA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Carlos, CA takes about 30 min via US 101. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 17 mi

1 Depart 32 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left onto North Access Road 3 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 163 yd
5 Keep slightly left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 12 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn straight onto Holly Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto El Camino Real 1 mi
11 Turn right onto San Carlos Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Cordilleras Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Alma Street 136 yd
14 Turn sharp left onto Tamarack Avenue 1 mi
15 Arrive left onto Tamarack Avenue

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The return trip from San Carlos, CA to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

458 chargers

2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
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

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San Carlos, CA → San Bruno, CA16 mi · 25 min 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

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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 Francisco International Airport (SFO), {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {fromState} and San Carlos, CA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), {fromState} to San Carlos, CA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is San Carlos, CA from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?: San Carlos, CA lies roughly to the south-east of San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Are there charging stations between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Carlos, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Carlos, CA, including 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW); Bayview Plaza San Francisco (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 458.

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