How far is it from San Rafael, CA, to San Anselmo, CA, ?

The distance between San Rafael, CA, and San Anselmo, CA, is 5 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, to San Anselmo, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is San Anselmo, CA from San Rafael, CA?

San Anselmo, CA lies roughly to the west of San Rafael, CA.

Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and San Anselmo, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to San Anselmo, 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: 93.

San Rafael, CA San Anselmo, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from San Rafael, CA to San Anselmo, CA takes about 15 min via Fourth Street. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 5 mi

This 4-mile run takes about 11 minutes, starting on Hacienda Court. From there, head down Fifth Avenue to Fourth Street, then follow Red Hill Avenue into the rolling hills of San Anselmo.

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 right onto Mission Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Court Street 120 yd
9 Turn right onto Fifth Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn left onto H Street 120 yd
11 Turn right onto Fourth Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Red Hill Avenue 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Red Hill Avenue 97 yd

14 Continue straight onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Calumet Avenue 109 yd
16 Turn right onto Park Drive 1 mi
17 Continue left onto Park Drive 25 yd
18 Arrive right onto Park Drive

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The return trip from San Anselmo, CA to San Rafael, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

93 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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This 4-mile run takes about 11 minutes, starting on Hacienda Court. From there, head down Fifth Avenue to Fourth Street, then follow Red Hill Avenue into the rolling hills of San Anselmo.

Popular destinations close by

San Anselmo, CA → Larkspur, CA5 mi · 15 min San Anselmo, CA → Black Point-Green Point, CA16 mi · 30 min San Anselmo, CA → Sausalito, CA12 mi · 25 min San Anselmo, CA → Daly City, CA25 mi · 50 min San Anselmo, CA → San Pablo, CA16 mi · 30 min San Anselmo, CA → Silverado Resort, CA43 mi · 1 h 5 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 Rafael, CA, {fromState} to San Anselmo, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Rafael, CA, {fromState} and San Anselmo, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to San Anselmo, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to San Anselmo, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to San Anselmo, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to San Anselmo, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is San Anselmo, CA from San Rafael, CA?: San Anselmo, CA lies roughly to the west of San Rafael, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and San Anselmo, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to San Anselmo, 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: 93.

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