How far is it from San Mateo, CA, to Sausalito, CA, ?

The distance between San Mateo, CA, and Sausalito, CA, is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Mateo, CA, to Sausalito, CA, ?

The drive from San Mateo, CA, to Sausalito, CA, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from San Mateo, CA, to Sausalito, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Mateo, CA, to Sausalito, CA, covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Sausalito, CA from San Mateo, CA?

Sausalito, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Mateo, CA.

Which roads does the route from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA follow?

The drive from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA mainly follows US 101.

Are there charging stations between San Mateo, CA and Sausalito, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 615.

San Mateo, CA Sausalito, CA

Distance: 29 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA takes about 50 min via US 101. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 29 mi

1 Depart left onto Palm Avenue 1 mi
2 Continue slightly left onto Palm Avenue 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto 9th Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South Delaware Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto East 4th Avenue 1 mi
6 Keep slightly left onto East 4th Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 13 mi
10 Continue straight onto James Lick Freeway 5 mi
11 Continue slightly left onto Central Freeway 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Octavia Boulevard 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Fell Street 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Webster Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto California Street 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Divisadero Street 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Lombard Street 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Richardson Avenue 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Presidio Parkway 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Golden Gate Bridge 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Redwood Highway 2 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Monte Mar Drive 1 mi
24 Continue right onto Monte Mar Drive 1 mi
25 Continue slightly left onto Platt Avenue 128 yd
26 Continue right onto Platt Avenue 29 yd
27 Arrive left onto Platt Avenue

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The return trip from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

615 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
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
AMC Parking Lot Geary BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109350 kW

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Sausalito, CA → Ross, CA11 mi · 20 min Sausalito, CA → Emeryville, CA18 mi · 35 min Sausalito, CA → Tiburon, CA9 mi · 20 min Sausalito, CA → Belvedere, CA9 mi · 20 min Sausalito, CA → Daly City, CA14 mi · 30 min Sausalito, CA → Corte Madera, 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 1, 2026.

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How far is it from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Mateo, CA, {fromState} and Sausalito, CA, {toState} is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState} covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Sausalito, CA from San Mateo, CA?: Sausalito, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Mateo, CA.
Which roads does the route from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA follow?: The drive from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA mainly follows US 101.
Are there charging stations between San Mateo, CA and Sausalito, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 615.

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