How far is Montrose, CA from Atherton, CA?
The driving distance from Montrose, CA to Atherton, CA is about 354.6 miles (570.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kings County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and Atherton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Atherton.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Waltonia Drive
34 m · 10 sec · Waltonia Drive
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Turn right onto Montrose Avenue
1529 ft · 33 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean View Boulevard
1178 ft · 30 sec · Ocean View Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 210 West: San Fernando, Sacramento
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
182.5 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Marsh Road
1240 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Marsh Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Marsh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlefield Road
648 ft · 21 sec · Middlefield Road
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Turn right onto Watkins Avenue
3257 ft · 2 min · Watkins Avenue
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Turn right onto El Camino Real
814 ft · 20 sec · El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose and Atherton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Montrose and Sunny near Atherton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montrose to Atherton?
The road trip is about 354.6 miles (570.6 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Montrose and 177.3 miles from Atherton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.95 one way or $143.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montrose and Sunny near Atherton.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Atherton. Straight-line distance: 316.35 mi (509.11 km).
#1 Montrose
Situated at an elevation of 1253 feet in Los Angeles County, this unincorporated community lies in the Crescenta Valley foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2063900, -118.2242400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atherton
City in California
| Population | 7,011 |
| Coordinates | 37.4613300, -122.1977400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atherton (-122.19774, 37.46133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.75 | $71.95 | $143.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.99 | $74.98 | $149.97 |
| Premium | $6.19 | $77.39 | $154.77 |
| Diesel | $8.17 | $102.22 | $204.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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