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

The distance between Sausalito, CA, and San Mateo, CA, is 30 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sausalito, CA, to San Mateo, CA, takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Sausalito, CA, to San Mateo, CA, covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

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

San Mateo, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Sausalito, CA.

Which roads does the route from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA follow?

The drive from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA mainly follows US 101.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 624.

Sausalito, CA San Mateo, CA

Distance: 30 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA takes about 50 min via US 101. The distance is 30 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 30 mi

1 Depart right onto Platt Avenue 29 yd
2 Continue left onto Platt Avenue 128 yd
3 Turn slightly right onto Monte Mar Drive 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Monte Mar Drive 1 mi
5 Turn right 151 yd
6 Turn right 132 yd
7 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Golden Gate Bridge 2 mi
9 Merge slightly left 11 yd
10 Keep slightly left 43 yd
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Presidio Parkway 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Richardson Avenue 1 mi

14 Continue slightly left onto Lombard Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Divisadero Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto California Street 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Webster Street 2 mi
18 Turn left onto Oak Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Octavia Boulevard 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Central Freeway 1 mi
21 Keep slightly right 10 mi
22 Keep slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 9 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right 1 mi
25 Keep slightly right 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway 1 mi
27 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
28 Turn right onto South El Camino Real 1 mi
29 Turn right onto 17th Avenue 170 yd
30 Turn right onto Palm Avenue 127 yd
31 Arrive right onto Palm Avenue

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The return trip from San Mateo, CA to Sausalito, CA covers roughly the same distance, 30 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

618 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
1001 Marina Village PkwyCCS · 1001 Marina Village Pkwy, 101, Alameda, CA, 94501350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
AMC Parking Lot Geary BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109350 kW

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San Mateo, CA → Emeryville, CA28 mi · 40 min San Mateo, CA → Belmont, CA4 mi · 10 min San Mateo, CA → San Carlos Airport (SQL)6 mi · 10 min San Mateo, CA → Redwood City, CA8 mi · 15 min San Mateo, CA → San Bruno, CA10 mi · 20 min San Mateo, CA → Menlo Park, CA13 mi · 20 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 Sausalito, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Sausalito, CA, {fromState} and San Mateo, CA, {toState} is 30 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sausalito, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Sausalito, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Sausalito, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sausalito, CA, {fromState} to San Mateo, CA, {toState} covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is San Mateo, CA from Sausalito, CA?: San Mateo, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Sausalito, CA.
Which roads does the route from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA follow?: The drive from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA mainly follows US 101.
Are there charging stations between Sausalito, CA and San Mateo, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sausalito, CA to San Mateo, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 1001 Marina Village Pkwy (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 624.

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