How far is it from Sonoma, CA, to Novato, CA, ?

The distance between Sonoma, CA, and Novato, CA, is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sonoma, CA, to Novato, CA, ?

The drive from Sonoma, CA, to Novato, CA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Sonoma, CA, to Novato, CA, ?

The fastest route from Sonoma, CA, to Novato, CA, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Novato, CA from Sonoma, CA?

Novato, CA lies roughly to the south of Sonoma, CA.

Are there charging stations between Sonoma, CA and Novato, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sonoma, CA to Novato, CA, including BOA Sonoma CA3-109 (Sonoma, CA) (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 117.

Sonoma, CA Novato, CA

Distance: 22 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Sonoma, CA to Novato, CA takes about 35 min via CA 37. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 22 mi

It's a 21-mile trip, taking about 32 minutes. Head out on 1st Street West, then pick up Arnold Drive and CA 37 into Novato in northern Marin County.

1 Depart right 48 yd
2 Turn left onto 1st Street West 24 yd
3 Turn right onto McDonell Street 109 yd
4 Turn right onto Broadway 2 mi
5 Turn right onto Leveroni Road 2 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Arnold Drive 2 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Stage Gulch Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Arnold Drive 2 mi
9 Enter roundabout straight onto Arnold Drive 38 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Arnold Drive 7 mi
11 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
12 Continue straight 163 yd
13 Merge slightly left onto Sears Point Road 7 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Rowland Boulevard 14 yd
18 Turn right 1 mi
19 Arrive right

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The return trip from Novato, CA to Sonoma, CA covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Charging points along the way

117 chargers

BOA Sonoma CA3-109 (Sonoma, CA)CCS · 35 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA, 95476350 kW
LuckyCCS, CHAdeMO · 1312 Trancas St, Napa, CA, 94558350 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

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It's a 21-mile trip, taking about 32 minutes. Head out on 1st Street West, then pick up Arnold Drive and CA 37 into Novato in northern Marin County.

Popular destinations close by

Novato, CA → Larkspur, CA14 mi · 25 min Novato, CA → Napa, CA29 mi · 40 min Novato, CA → Black Point-Green Point, CA6 mi · 15 min Novato, CA → San Rafael, CA9 mi · 15 min Novato, CA → Petaluma, CA13 mi · 20 min Novato, CA → Corte Madera, CA14 mi · 20 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 Sonoma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Sonoma, CA, {fromState} and Novato, CA, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sonoma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Sonoma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Sonoma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sonoma, CA, {fromState} to Novato, CA, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Novato, CA from Sonoma, CA?: Novato, CA lies roughly to the south of Sonoma, CA.
Are there charging stations between Sonoma, CA and Novato, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sonoma, CA to Novato, CA, including BOA Sonoma CA3-109 (Sonoma, CA) (350 kW); Lucky (350 kW); Northgate Mall (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 117.

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