How far is Hillsborough Park, CA from South San Francisco, CA?
The driving distance from Hillsborough Park, CA to South San Francisco, CA is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 South San Francisco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park and South San Francisco.
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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 · 40 sec · Sandra Road
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Turn right onto Hayne Road
3073 ft · 1 min · Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayne Road
49 m · 7 sec · Hayne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayne Road
87 m · 10 sec · Hayne Road
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Continue on Golf Course Drive
115 m · 8 sec · Golf Course Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 North: San Francisco
2071 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 East: San Francisco International Airport
1975 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Francisco
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
527 ft · 7 sec · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Airport Boulevard
1218 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Airport Boulevard
1061 ft · 28 sec · South Airport Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Airport Boulevard
868 ft · 24 sec · South Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Boulevard
1910 ft · 44 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Airport Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough Park and South 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.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
6.09 mi · 00h 07m
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 South San Francisco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough Park to South San Francisco?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Millbrae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Hillsborough Park and 5.4 miles from South San Francisco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsborough Park and Partly Sunny near South San Francisco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough Park and South San Francisco. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.9 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 South San Francisco
The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 66,558 |
| Coordinates | 37.6546600, -122.4077500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Airport Boulevard (-122.407747, 37.654617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
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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