How far is it from San Rafael, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, ?

The distance between San Rafael, CA, and Santa Rosa, CA, is 37 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Rafael, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

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

The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, to Santa Rosa, CA, covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Santa Rosa, CA from San Rafael, CA?

Santa Rosa, CA lies roughly to the north of San Rafael, CA.

Which roads does the route from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA follow?

The drive from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA mainly follows US 101.

Which towns do you pass between San Rafael, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?

Towns on the route from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA include San Anselmo, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Novato, Petaluma, Rohnert Park.

Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 222.

San Rafael, CA Santa Rosa, CA

Distance: 37 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA takes about 45 min via US 101. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fairfax, CA, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA, Novato, CA, Petaluma, CA, Santa Rosa, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 37 mi

1 Depart straight onto Hacienda Court 139 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Glen Park Avenue 136 yd
3 Turn right onto Villa Avenue 1 mi
4 Take ramp straight 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 35 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto 3rd Street 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Brookwood Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn right onto College Avenue 112 yd
11 Turn left onto Stewart Street 55 yd
12 Arrive right onto Stewart Street

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The return trip from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

222 chargers

Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing CircleCCS, Tesla · 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA, 94939350 kW
LuckyCCS, CHAdeMO · 776 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA, 95472350 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
Petaluma Village Premium OutletsCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 2200 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, 94952350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Santa Rosa, CA → Larkfield-Wikiup, CA8 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Rohnert Park, CA9 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Windsor, CA11 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA18 mi · 30 min Santa Rosa, CA → Sebastopol, CA8 mi · 15 min Santa Rosa, CA → Sereno del Mar, CA28 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Rafael, CA, {fromState} and Santa Rosa, CA, {toState} is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Santa Rosa, CA, {toState} covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Santa Rosa, CA from San Rafael, CA?: Santa Rosa, CA lies roughly to the north of San Rafael, CA.
Which roads does the route from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA follow?: The drive from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA mainly follows US 101.
Which towns do you pass between San Rafael, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?: Towns on the route from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA include San Anselmo, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Novato, Petaluma, Rohnert Park.
Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to Santa Rosa, CA, including Larkspur, CA Rechargery Relay - Larkspur Landing Circle (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 222.

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