How far is South San Francisco, CA from Grabtown, CA?
The driving distance from South San Francisco, CA to Grabtown, CA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in San Mateo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South San Francisco and Grabtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South San Francisco and Grabtown.
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Start on Airport Boulevard
112 m · 16 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
75 m · 12 sec · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
111 m · 17 sec · Cypress Avenue
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Turn right onto Lux Avenue
65 m · 12 sec · Lux Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
2662 ft · 59 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Produce Avenue
1386 ft · 27 sec · Produce Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Jose
802 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
1157 ft · 15 sec · Bayshore Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: San Jose
3057 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 35, CA 92 West: Half Moon Bay, Bunker Hill Drive
1261 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Skyline Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Skyline Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Half Moon Bay Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Moon Bay Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard
6.9 mi · 10 min · Skyline Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tunitas Creek Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Tunitas Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunitas Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South San Francisco and Grabtown.
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
8 mi · 00h 09m
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 South San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Grabtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South San Francisco to Grabtown?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Mateo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from South San Francisco and 12.2 miles from Grabtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South San Francisco and Mostly Sunny near Grabtown.
Stop Ideas Near San Mateo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Mateo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South San Francisco and Grabtown. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.46 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Grabtown
Grabtown is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4221600, -122.3438600 |
| Altitude | 490 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grabtown (-122.34386, 37.42216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
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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