How far is Hillsborough, CA from Redwood City, CA?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, CA to Redwood City, CA is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and Redwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Redwood City.
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Start on Summit Drive
1189 ft · 41 sec · Summit Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summit Drive
1905 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive
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Turn right
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
61 m · 7 sec · Summit Drive
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Continue on Summit Drive
131 m · 21 sec · Summit Drive
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Turn left onto Hillside Circle
90 m · 14 sec · Hillside Circle
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Turn right onto Hillside Drive
94 m · 11 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn left onto Hillside Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto El Camino Real
2026 ft · 44 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Broadway
2494 ft · 60 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: San Jose
1729 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whipple Avenue
969 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2963 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewster Avenue
2746 ft · 1 min · Brewster Avenue
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Turn left
146 m · 21 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 Hillsborough and Redwood City.
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.
Bayshore Freeway
Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
9.23 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Hillsborough and Sunny near Redwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to Redwood City?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 6.6 miles from Hillsborough and 7.6 miles from Redwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsborough and Sunny near Redwood City.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Redwood City. Straight-line distance: 9.96 mi (16.03 km).
#1 Hillsborough
City in California
| Population | 11,527 |
| Coordinates | 37.5741000, -122.3794200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redwood City
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 85,925 |
| Coordinates | 37.4852200, -122.2363500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.236767, 37.484919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
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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