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

The distance between San Rafael, CA, and Sausalito, CA, is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from San Rafael, CA, to Sausalito, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

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

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

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

Sausalito, CA lies roughly to the south of San Rafael, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to Sausalito, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); AMC Parking Lot Geary Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 264.

San Rafael, CA Sausalito, CA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from San Rafael, CA to Sausalito, 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 directions17 · 12 mi

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 9 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Monte Mar Drive 1 mi
14 Continue right onto Monte Mar Drive 1 mi
15 Continue slightly left onto Platt Avenue 128 yd
16 Continue right onto Platt Avenue 29 yd
17 Arrive left onto Platt Avenue

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The return trip from Sausalito, CA to San Rafael, CA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

264 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
AMC Parking Lot Geary BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109350 kW
EVgo 350 Pacific HubCCS, CHAdeMO · 350 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94111350 kW
First Washington Realty Lakeshore Plaza (San Francisco, CA)CCS, Type1 · 4258 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94132350 kW

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Sausalito, CA → San Mateo, CA30 mi · 50 min 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

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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 Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState}?: The distance between San Rafael, CA, {fromState} and Sausalito, CA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState}?: The drive from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from San Rafael, CA, {fromState} to Sausalito, CA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Sausalito, CA from San Rafael, CA?: Sausalito, CA lies roughly to the south of San Rafael, CA.
Are there charging stations between San Rafael, CA and Sausalito, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from San Rafael, CA to Sausalito, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); AMC Parking Lot Geary Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 264.

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