Palo Alto

California

3
Destinations

Find driving times and distances from Palo Alto, USA to 3 destinations. Accurate drive times, mileage, and fuel costs for every trip.

Driving Times from Palo Alto

3 destinations sorted by distance

Short Drives (under 3 hours) — 3 routes

San Francisco
35 miles
45 min
SFO
22 miles
35 min
San Jose
9 miles
19 min

Nearby Cities

Mountain View (5 mi)Redwood City (6 mi)Woodside (6 mi)Portola Valley (6 mi)San Carlos (8 mi)Newark CA (8 mi)

Routes to Palo Alto

Long Beach → Palo AltoBerkeley → Palo AltoSan Diego → Palo AltoPasadena → Palo AltoSan Jose → Palo Alto

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Palo Alto from San Francisco?
Palo Alto is approximately 35 miles from San Francisco, with a driving time of around 45 min. Drive times vary based on traffic and route chosen.
What cities are within 3 hours of Palo Alto?
There are 3 cities within 3 hours of Palo Alto, including San Francisco, SFO, San Jose. Browse the short drives section above for the full list.
How many driving routes are available from Palo Alto?
Palo Alto has 3 driving routes in our database, covering destinations across the US. Each route includes drive time, distance, gas cost, and the best times to travel.

Road Trips from Palo Alto

Looking to hit the road from Palo Alto? Browse 5 driving routes with detailed travel data including estimated drive times, mileage, and gas costs. From short trips under an hour to epic multi-day drives, Palo Alto connects to destinations across the country. Click any route card for a full breakdown of the journey, including suggested stops, traffic estimates, toll information, and the recommended time of day to depart for the smoothest drive.

All Routes from Palo Alto

Palo Alto → Stockton · 1h 22mPalo Alto → Sacramento · 2h 2mPalo Alto → Fresno · 3h 16mPalo Alto → Bakersfield · 5h 18mPalo Alto → Santa Barbara · 5h 53mPalo Alto → Long Beach · 7h 57mPalo Alto → Los Angeles · 7h 33mPalo Alto → Pasadena · 7h 32mPalo Alto → Santa Monica · 7h 22mPalo Alto → Anaheim · 8h 7mPalo Alto → Irvine · 8h 22mPalo Alto → Riverside · 8h 28mPalo Alto → Santa Ana · 8h 16mPalo Alto → Palm Springs · 9h 28mPalo Alto → San Diego · 10h 10mPalo Alto → Oakland · 36 minPalo Alto → Berkeley · 42 min

More Routes to Palo Alto

Stockton → Palo Alto · 1h 22mSacramento → Palo Alto · 2h 2mFresno → Palo Alto · 3h 16mBakersfield → Palo Alto · 5h 18mSanta Barbara → Palo Alto · 5h 53mLos Angeles → Palo Alto · 7h 33mSanta Monica → Palo Alto · 7h 22mAnaheim → Palo Alto · 8h 7mIrvine → Palo Alto · 8h 22mRiverside → Palo Alto · 8h 28mSanta Ana → Palo Alto · 8h 16mPalm Springs → Palo Alto · 9h 28mSFO → Palo Alto · 35 minOakland → Palo Alto · 36 minSan Francisco → Palo Alto · 45 min