Drive time
Palo Alto to San Francisco
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The drive from Palo Alto, CA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 28 min covering about 28 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
28 mi
Drive time
28 min
Midpoint
37.61°, -122.28°
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Midpoint
37.6084°, -122.2812°
Palo Alto and San Francisco are about 28 miles apart — each person drives roughly 14 miles.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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