How far is it from Santa Clara, CA, to Sunnyvale, CA, ?

The distance between Santa Clara, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara, CA, to Sunnyvale, CA, ?

The drive from Santa Clara, CA, to Sunnyvale, CA, takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Santa Clara, CA, to Sunnyvale, CA, ?

The fastest route from Santa Clara, CA, to Sunnyvale, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Sunnyvale, CA from Santa Clara, CA?

Sunnyvale, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Santa Clara, CA.

Are there charging stations between Santa Clara, CA and Sunnyvale, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Clara, CA to Sunnyvale, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 641.

Santa Clara, CA Sunnyvale, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Santa Clara, CA to Sunnyvale, CA takes about 10 min via CR G6. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 5 mi

A quick 4-mile trip starting with 9 minutes on Roosevelt Drive. From there, head down Bowers Avenue and onto Central Expressway, cutting through Silicon Valley into Sunnyvale.

1 Depart right onto Roosevelt Drive 89 yd
2 Turn right onto Monroe Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Bowers Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Central Expressway 3 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto East Arques Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Schroeder Street 44 yd
8 Arrive right onto Schroeder Street

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The return trip from Sunnyvale, CA to Santa Clara, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

641 chargers

ABB San JoseCCS, CHAdeMO · 3055 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134350 kW
Almaden PlazaCCS · 4950 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Plaza Shopping CenterCCS, Tesla · 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Ranch Marketplace (San Jose, CA)CCS · 5185 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA)CCS · 760 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA, 95110350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

A quick 4-mile trip starting with 9 minutes on Roosevelt Drive. From there, head down Bowers Avenue and onto Central Expressway, cutting through Silicon Valley into Sunnyvale.

Popular destinations close by

Sunnyvale, CA → Los Altos, CA6 mi · 15 min Sunnyvale, CA → Tracy, CA54 mi · 1 h 15 min Sunnyvale, CA → Mountain View, CA5 mi · 10 min Sunnyvale, CA → Palo Alto, CA9 mi · 20 min Sunnyvale, CA → East Palo Alto, CA11 mi · 20 min Sunnyvale, CA → Monte Sereno, CA13 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Santa Clara, CA, {fromState} to Sunnyvale, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Santa Clara, CA, {fromState} and Sunnyvale, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara, CA, {fromState} to Sunnyvale, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Santa Clara, CA, {fromState} to Sunnyvale, CA, {toState} takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Santa Clara, CA, {fromState} to Sunnyvale, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Santa Clara, CA, {fromState} to Sunnyvale, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Sunnyvale, CA from Santa Clara, CA?: Sunnyvale, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Santa Clara, CA.
Are there charging stations between Santa Clara, CA and Sunnyvale, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Santa Clara, CA to Sunnyvale, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 641.

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