How far is Hillsborough, CA from Pacifica, CA?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, CA to Pacifica, CA is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and Pacifica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Pacifica.
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Start on Summit Drive
957 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
707 ft · 24 sec · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
766 ft · 30 sec · Summit Drive
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Continue on El Prado Road
759 ft · 40 sec · El Prado Road
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Turn left onto Canyon Road
526 ft · 18 sec · Canyon Road
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Continue on Canyon Road
2291 ft · 2 min · Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 North: San Francisco
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 35: Pacifica, Skyline Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Sharp Park Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Francisco Boulevard
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Francisco Boulevard
66 m · 6 sec · Francisco Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz
736 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough and Pacifica.
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.
CA 35
Take the exit slight right toward CA 35: Pacifica, Skyline Boulevard
3.48 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Hillsborough and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pacifica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to Pacifica?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.2 miles from Hillsborough and 5.4 miles from Pacifica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hillsborough and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Pacifica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Pacifica. Straight-line distance: 6.49 mi (10.45 km).
#1 Hillsborough
City in California
| Population | 11,527 |
| Coordinates | 37.5741000, -122.3794200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pacifica
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 38,013 |
| Coordinates | 37.6138300, -122.4869200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reina del Mar Avenue (-122.486924, 37.613784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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