How far is Hillsborough Park, CA from San Mateo, CA?
The driving distance from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Mateo, CA is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough Park and San Mateo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park and San Mateo.
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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 right onto North El Camino Real
1.1 km · 2 min · North El Camino Real
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Continue on South El Camino Real
96 m · 12 sec · South El Camino Real
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South El Camino Real
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough Park and San Mateo.
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.
West Santa Inez Avenue
Continue on West Santa Inez Avenue
1.11 mi · 00h 03m
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 Partly Sunny near San Mateo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough Park to San Mateo?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Burlingame is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Hillsborough Park and 1.6 miles from San Mateo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsborough Park and Partly Sunny near San Mateo.
Stop Ideas Near Burlingame
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough Park and San Mateo. Straight-line distance: 1.91 mi (3.07 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 San Mateo
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 102,398 |
| Coordinates | 37.5629900, -122.3255300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Camino Real (-122.325706, 37.56287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $0.69 | $1.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
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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