Distance from Los Angeles to San Mateo by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to San Mateo (CA) is 334 miles or 537 kilometers or 290 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to San Mateo is 368 miles (593 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 34 miles or 56 km.

Los Angeles to San Mateo Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and San Mateo, CA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to San Mateo, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to San Mateo, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Mateo, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Mateo, California is 368 miles or 593 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Mateo, CA is 368 miles or 593 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in San Mateo, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Mateo, California is approximately 368 miles (593 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to San Mateo, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Mateo, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to San Mateo take?
Los Angeles and San Mateo are 6 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and San Mateo

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and San Mateo (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in San Mateo
2026-04-01, 07:42:58 PDT	2026-04-01, 07:42:58 PDT

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and San Mateo California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Mateo, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	368 mi	593 km	319.57 nmi
Straight line distance	334 mi	537 km	290 nmi
Difference	34 mi	56 km	29 nmi

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