There are
2,452 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Traverse City, MI
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 18 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Traverse City, Michigan.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Traverse City, MI) is 1,955.01 mi.
2,452 mi = 3.22 kms