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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.18 mi
00h 09m
Flight
1.91 mi
3.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.91 mi
Kilometers
3.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.18 mi
Kilometers
5.11 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Mateo
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsborough Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsborough Park
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive San Mateo
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsborough Park
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Burlingame
CA

City in the U.

From Hillsborough Park
1.6 mi
00h 04m
To San Mateo
1.6 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hillsborough Park Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Belmont as the closest live forecast in the San Mateo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
San Mateo Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Belmont as the closest live forecast in the San Mateo County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on San Raymundo Road

    552 ft · 24 sec · San Raymundo Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sandra Road

    891 ft · 46 sec · Sandra Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hayne Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hayne Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Black Mountain Road

    1437 ft · 42 sec · Black Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Santa Inez Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Santa Inez Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North El Camino Real

    1.1 km · 2 min · North El Camino Real

  7. 7

    Continue on South El Camino Real

    96 m · 12 sec · South El Camino Real

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Santa Inez Avenue
1.11 mi · 35%
Hayne Road
0.74 mi · 23%
North El Camino Real
0.71 mi · 22%
Black Mountain Road
0.27 mi · 9%
Sandra Road
0.17 mi · 5%
San Raymundo Road
0.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
1.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlingame
00h 04m from Hillsborough Park
Leave By
8:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burlingame, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlingame.

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San Francisco (Civic Center), California

22 mi away
1150 Market Street
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San Francisco (Caltrain), California

22 mi away
700 4th St.
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San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California

22 mi away
747 Howard St.
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San Francisco (Shopping), California

23 mi away
835 Market Street

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).

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#1 Hillsborough Park

Hillsborough Park is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5549400, -122.3588600
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
San Mateo

#2 San Mateo

The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California.

Population102,398
Coordinates37.5629900, -122.3255300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: San Raymundo Road (-122.358825, 37.554926)
End: El Camino Real (-122.325706, 37.56287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.42 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.27
0.22 gal · 0.84 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsborough Park and San Mateo. The current time is 21:03:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.