How far is Daly City, CA from Hillsborough, CA?
The driving distance from Daly City, CA to Hillsborough, CA is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daly City and Hillsborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daly City and Hillsborough.
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Start on Hillcrest Drive
569 ft · 35 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Santa Barbara Avenue
120 m · 20 sec · Santa Barbara Avenue
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Turn right onto John Daly Boulevard
2765 ft · 59 sec · John Daly Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 280 South, CA 1: San Jose
1949 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Junipero Serra Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trousdale Drive
1209 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Trousdale Drive
140 m · 10 sec · Trousdale Drive
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Canyon Road
2817 ft · 2 min · Canyon Road
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Turn right onto El Prado Road
759 ft · 38 sec · El Prado Road
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Continue on Summit Drive
2430 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Daly City and Hillsborough.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Junipero Serra Freeway
8.08 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Daly City and Chance Light Rain near Hillsborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daly City to Hillsborough?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Bruno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Daly City and 6.3 miles from Hillsborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Daly City and Chance Light Rain near Hillsborough.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daly City and Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 10.15 mi (16.34 km).
#1 Daly City
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 106,280 |
| Coordinates | 37.7057700, -122.4619200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsborough
City in California
| Population | 11,527 |
| Coordinates | 37.5741000, -122.3794200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsborough (-122.37942, 37.5741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $5.77 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
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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