How far is Pacifica, CA from Hillsborough Park, CA?

The driving distance from Pacifica, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
12.16 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.11 mi
13.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.11 mi
Kilometers
13.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.16 mi
Kilometers
19.57 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsborough Park
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM PDT
Return by in Pacifica
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacifica
2026-04-15T22:45
Arrive Hillsborough Park
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pacifica
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
San Bruno
CA

A city in San Mateo County, California.

From Pacifica
6.1 mi
00h 09m
To Hillsborough Park
6.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pacifica and Hillsborough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pacifica and Hillsborough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Reina del Mar Avenue

    13 m · 10 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Cabrillo Highway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Cabrillo Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Sharp Park Road

    941 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lundy Way

    132 m · 9 sec · Lundy Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sharp Park Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Skyline Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 South: Junipero Serra Freeway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Junipero Serra Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road

    1597 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Golf Course Drive

    837 ft · 19 sec · Golf Course Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Hayne Road

    87 m · 9 sec · Hayne Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayne Road

    47 m · 6 sec · Hayne Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayne Road

    3073 ft · 1 min · Hayne Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sandra Road

    891 ft · 39 sec · Sandra Road

  15. 15

    Continue on San Raymundo Road

    552 ft · 24 sec · San Raymundo Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Raymundo Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacifica and Hillsborough Park.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junipero Serra Freeway
4.42 mi · 36%
Skyline Boulevard
2.57 mi · 21%
Sharp Park Road
2.16 mi · 18%
I 280 South
0.87 mi · 7%
Hayne Road
0.67 mi · 5%
Cabrillo Highway
0.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Junipero Serra Freeway

Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

4.42 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Bruno
00h 09m from Pacifica
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pacifica and Partly Sunny near Hillsborough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pacifica to Hillsborough Park?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

San Bruno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Pacifica and 6.1 miles from Hillsborough Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pacifica and Partly Sunny near Hillsborough Park.

Stop Ideas Near San Bruno

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around San Bruno and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 3.7 mi away

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Foster City - City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Foster City - City Hall

Foster City , CA
610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City or town hall
My City Hall Wedding
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Bruno.

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16 mi away
700 4th St.
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San Francisco (Civic Center), California

17 mi away
1150 Market Street
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San Francisco (Shopping), California

17 mi away
835 Market Street
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San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California

17 mi away
747 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacifica and Hillsborough Park. Straight-line distance: 8.11 mi (13.05 km).

Pacifica

#1 Pacifica

City in San Mateo County, California, USA

Population38,013
Coordinates37.6138300, -122.4869200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hillsborough Park

Hillsborough Park is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5549400, -122.3588600
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacifica (-122.48692, 37.61383)
End: Hillsborough Park (-122.35886, 37.55494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.61 $5.22
Premium $6.24 $2.68 $5.37
Diesel $7.57 $3.25 $6.51

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 Pacifica and Hillsborough Park. The current time is 22:45:09.

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.