How far is it from South San Francisco, CA, to Newark, CA, ?

The distance between South San Francisco, CA, and Newark, CA, is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from South San Francisco, CA, to Newark, CA, ?

The drive from South San Francisco, CA, to Newark, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from South San Francisco, CA, to Newark, CA, ?

The fastest route from South San Francisco, CA, to Newark, CA, covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Newark, CA from South San Francisco, CA?

Newark, CA lies roughly to the south-east of South San Francisco, CA.

Which roads does the route from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA follow?

The drive from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA mainly follows US 101.

Are there charging stations between South San Francisco, CA and Newark, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 805.

South San Francisco, CA Newark, CA

Distance: 31 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA takes about 45 min via US 101. The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 31 mi

This 31-mile trip takes about 44 minutes. From Railroad Avenue, take the Bayshore Freeway and the Bayfront Expressway into Newark, located between Silicon Valley and the urban hubs of Oakland and San Francisco.

1 Depart left 48 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Spruce Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Grand Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Airport Boulevard 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Produce Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 18 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Marsh Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Bayfront Expressway 4 mi
13 Continue straight onto Dumbarton Bridge 5 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Thornton Avenue 3 mi
16 Turn right onto Sycamore Street 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue 1 mi
18 Turn left 166 yd
19 Turn right 66 yd
20 Arrive right

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The return trip from Newark, CA to South San Francisco, CA covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Charging points along the way

690 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
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
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 kW

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Newark, CA → Milpitas, CA14 mi · 25 min Newark, CA → Atherton, CA15 mi · 30 min Newark, CA → Danville, CA33 mi · 45 min Newark, CA → East Palo Alto, CA11 mi · 25 min Newark, CA → Menlo Park, CA12 mi · 25 min Newark, CA → San Leandro, CA18 mi · 25 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 South San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState}?: The distance between South San Francisco, CA, {fromState} and Newark, CA, {toState} is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from South San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState}?: The drive from South San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from South San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from South San Francisco, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState} covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Newark, CA from South San Francisco, CA?: Newark, CA lies roughly to the south-east of South San Francisco, CA.
Which roads does the route from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA follow?: The drive from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA mainly follows US 101.
Are there charging stations between South San Francisco, CA and Newark, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from South San Francisco, CA to Newark, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 805.

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