How far is Hillsborough Park, CA from Menlo Park, CA?
The driving distance from Hillsborough Park, CA to Menlo Park, CA is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough Park and Menlo Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park and Menlo Park.
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Start on San Raymundo Road
552 ft · 24 sec · San Raymundo Road
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Continue on Sandra Road
891 ft · 46 sec · Sandra Road
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Turn left onto Hayne Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hayne Road
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Continue on Black Mountain Road
1437 ft · 42 sec · Black Mountain Road
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Continue on West Santa Inez Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Santa Inez Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North El Camino Real
123 m · 18 sec · North El Camino Real
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Turn sharp right onto East Poplar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Poplar Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Jose
712 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84 East: Marsh Road
937 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Marsh Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Marsh Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlefield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Middlefield Road
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Turn right onto Ravenswood Avenue
2998 ft · 2 min · Ravenswood Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Street
60 m · 15 sec · Merrill Street
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Turn left
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 Park and Menlo Park.
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
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hillsborough Park and Mostly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough Park to Menlo Park?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Hillsborough Park and 9.4 miles from Menlo Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsborough Park and Mostly Sunny near Menlo Park.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough Park and Menlo Park. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.22 km).
#1 Hillsborough Park
Hillsborough Park is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5549400, -122.3588600 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menlo Park
City at the eastern edge of San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California
| Population | 34,934 |
| Coordinates | 37.4538300, -122.1821900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.182094, 37.453922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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