Origin
Grabtown, CA
Afternoon in Grabtown on Thursday
Local time
2:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grabtown, CA to Redwood City, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grabtown, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Redwood City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Grabtown, CA to Redwood City, CA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kings Mountain Road, Woodside Road, Tunitas Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Kings Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kings Mountain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near CA 84 / Woodside Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (CA 84 / Woodside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CA 84 / Woodside Road
At end of road, turn left onto CA 84 / Woodside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 82 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 82 North
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| Woodside Road | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| Tunitas Creek Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| El Camino Real | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Mountain Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grabtown, CA and Redwood City, CA.
1
Start on Tunitas Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Tunitas Creek Road
2
Turn left onto Kings Mountain Road
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Kings Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CA 84
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodside Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward SR 82 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Laurel Street
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Street
6
Turn right onto CA 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
El Camino Real
7
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
477 ft
·
20 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Redwood City, CA
Afternoon in Redwood City on Thursday
Local time
2:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grabtown, CA to Redwood City, CA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kings Mountain Road, Woodside Road, Tunitas Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Grabtown, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (CA 84 / Woodside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grabtown, CA to Redwood City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
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