How far is Hillsborough, CA from San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, CA to San Francisco, CA is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City located in San Mateo County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and San Francisco.
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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 · 2 min · Hillside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto El Camino Real
1.1 mi · 2 min · El Camino Real
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Turn right onto East Millbrae Avenue
2912 ft · 58 sec · East Millbrae Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 North: San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Octavia Boulevard
2490 ft · 42 sec · Octavia Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
629 ft · 32 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
961 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough and San Francisco.
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.
US 101 North
Continue straight
13 mi · 00h 16m
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 near San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to San Francisco?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Brisbane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Hillsborough and 10 miles from San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hillsborough and Chance Light Rain near San Francisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 14.05 mi (22.61 km).
#1 Hillsborough
City in California
| Population | 11,527 |
| Coordinates | 37.5741000, -122.3794200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Population | 866,606 |
| Coordinates | 37.7749300, -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-122.419433, 37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
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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