How far is it from San Mateo, CA, to South San Francisco, CA, ?

The distance between San Mateo, CA, and South San Francisco, CA, is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Mateo, CA, to South San Francisco, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from San Mateo, CA, to South San Francisco, CA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is South San Francisco, CA from San Mateo, CA?

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

Are there charging stations between San Mateo, CA and South San Francisco, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Mateo, CA to South San Francisco, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 423.

San Mateo, CA South San Francisco, CA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from San Mateo, CA to South San Francisco, CA takes about 20 min via US 101. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 12 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 9 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto East Grand Avenue 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Spruce Avenue 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Railroad Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left 48 yd
16 Arrive right

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The return trip from South San Francisco, CA to San Mateo, CA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

423 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 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
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 kW

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South San Francisco, CA → Hillsborough, CA11 mi · 20 min South San Francisco, CA → San Carlos, CA16 mi · 25 min South San Francisco, CA → Newark, CA31 mi · 45 min South San Francisco, CA → Brisbane, CA4 mi · 10 min South San Francisco, CA → Millbrae, CA5 mi · 15 min South San Francisco, CA → Belvedere, CA27 mi · 50 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 South San Francisco, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Mateo, CA, {fromState} and South San Francisco, CA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to South San Francisco, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to South San Francisco, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to South San Francisco, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Mateo, CA, {fromState} to South San Francisco, CA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is South San Francisco, CA from San Mateo, CA?: South San Francisco, CA lies roughly to the north-west of San Mateo, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Mateo, CA and South San Francisco, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Mateo, CA to South San Francisco, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 423.

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