How far is it from San Rafael, CA, to Corte Madera, CA, ?

The distance between San Rafael, CA, and Corte Madera, CA, is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA, to Corte Madera, CA, ?

The drive from San Rafael, CA, to Corte Madera, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from San Rafael, CA, to Corte Madera, CA, ?

The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, to Corte Madera, CA, covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Corte Madera, CA from San Rafael, CA?

Corte Madera, CA lies roughly to the south of San Rafael, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and Corte Madera, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to Corte Madera, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 108.

San Rafael, CA Corte Madera, CA

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from San Rafael, CA to Corte Madera, CA takes about 15 min via US 101. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 6 mi

This 6-mile trip starts with a 12-minute drive out of Hacienda Court. From there, take Lincoln Avenue and Redwood Highway into Corte Madera, following the Highway 101 corridor.

1 Depart straight onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
3 Turn left onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Linden Lane 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Mission Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Hetherton Street 1 mi

9 Take ramp straight 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Redwood Highway 3 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Tamalpais Drive 1 mi
14 Turn slightly right 35 yd
15 Turn right 34 yd
16 Turn right onto Paradise Drive 1 mi
17 Arrive onto Paradise Drive

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The return trip from Corte Madera, CA to San Rafael, CA covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

108 chargers

Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing CircleCCS, Tesla · 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA, 94939350 kW
Northgate MallCCS, CHAdeMO · 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903350 kW
Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA)CCS · 900 Diablo Avenue, Novato, CA, 94947350 kW
Safeway 0788 (Mill Valley, CA)CCS, Type1 · 1 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA, 94941350 kW
Whole Foods - NovatoCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 790 De Long Ave, Novato, CA, 94945350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

This 6-mile trip starts with a 12-minute drive out of Hacienda Court. From there, take Lincoln Avenue and Redwood Highway into Corte Madera, following the Highway 101 corridor.

Popular destinations close by

Corte Madera, CA → South San Francisco, CA26 mi · 45 min Corte Madera, CA → Pacifica, CA26 mi · 45 min Corte Madera, CA → Alameda, CA26 mi · 40 min Corte Madera, CA → Colma, CA22 mi · 40 min Corte Madera, CA → Piedmont, CA24 mi · 35 min Corte Madera, CA → Novato, 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 5, 2026.

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How far is it from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Corte Madera, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Rafael, CA, {fromState} and Corte Madera, CA, {toState} is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Corte Madera, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Corte Madera, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Corte Madera, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Corte Madera, CA, {toState} covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Corte Madera, CA from San Rafael, CA?: Corte Madera, CA lies roughly to the south of San Rafael, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and Corte Madera, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to Corte Madera, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW); Novato Fair Shopping Center (Novato, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 108.

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