How far is Grabtown, CA from San Bruno, CA?
The driving distance from Grabtown, CA to San Bruno, CA is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grabtown and San Bruno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grabtown and San Bruno.
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Start on Tunitas Creek Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Tunitas Creek Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
6.9 mi · 10 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Half Moon Bay Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Moon Bay Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Drive
143 m · 14 sec · Bunker Hill Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 North, CA 35 North: San Francisco
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward San Bruno Avenue, Sneath Lane
1413 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto San Bruno Avenue West
1 mi · 2 min · San Bruno Avenue West
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Turn right onto San Mateo Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · San Mateo Avenue
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grabtown and San Bruno.
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
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
7.94 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grabtown and Mostly Sunny near San Bruno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grabtown to San Bruno?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Mateo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Grabtown and 11.1 miles from San Bruno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grabtown and Mostly Sunny near San Bruno.
Stop Ideas Near San Mateo
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 San Mateo.
Hayward station
Oakland Coliseum station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grabtown and San Bruno. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).
#1 Grabtown
Grabtown is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4221600, -122.3438600 |
| Altitude | 490 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bruno
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 44,051 |
| Coordinates | 37.6304900, -122.4110800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.411151, 37.630497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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