How far is Pacifica, CA from San Bruno, CA?
The driving distance from Pacifica, CA to San Bruno, CA is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pacifica and San Bruno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacifica and San Bruno.
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Start on Reina del Mar Avenue
13 m · 10 sec · Reina del Mar Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Cabrillo Highway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sharp Park Road
941 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Lundy Way
132 m · 9 sec · Lundy Way
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Turn right onto Sharp Park Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sharp Park Road
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Turn right onto Skyline Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue West
2 mi · 4 min · San Bruno Avenue West
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Turn right onto San Mateo Avenue
82 m · 13 sec · San Mateo Avenue
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Turn left
63 m · 15 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 Pacifica and San Bruno.
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.
San Bruno Avenue West
Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue West
2.03 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Pacifica and Sunny near San Bruno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pacifica to San Bruno?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Colma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Pacifica and 3.5 miles from San Bruno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pacifica and Sunny near San Bruno.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pacifica and San Bruno. Straight-line distance: 4.31 mi (6.93 km).
#1 Pacifica
City in San Mateo County, California, USA
| Population | 38,013 |
| Coordinates | 37.6138300, -122.4869200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bruno
A city in San Mateo County, California.
| Population | 44,051 |
| Coordinates | 37.6304900, -122.4110800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Bruno (-122.41108, 37.63049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $6.26 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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