How far is South San Francisco, CA from Hillsborough Park, CA?

The driving distance from South San Francisco, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
11.31 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.39 mi
11.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.39 mi
Kilometers
11.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.31 mi
Kilometers
18.2 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsborough Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 PM PDT
Return by in South San Francisco
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South San Francisco
2026-04-15T22:39
Arrive Hillsborough Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South San Francisco
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
Millbrae
CA

City in California

From South San Francisco
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Hillsborough Park
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph WNW
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 South San Francisco and Hillsborough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South San Francisco and Hillsborough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Airport Boulevard

    112 m · 16 sec · Airport Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    75 m · 12 sec · Miller Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cypress Avenue

    111 m · 17 sec · Cypress Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lux Avenue

    65 m · 12 sec · Lux Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Boulevard

    2662 ft · 59 sec · Airport Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Produce Avenue

    1386 ft · 27 sec · Produce Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South: San Jose

    802 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    1157 ft · 15 sec · Bayshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 West: San Bruno

    1 km · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Quentin L. Kopp Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Quentin L. Kopp Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: San Jose

    3057 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Junipero Serra Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1597 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Golf Course Drive

    837 ft · 19 sec · Golf Course Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Hayne Road

    87 m · 9 sec · Hayne Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayne Road

    47 m · 6 sec · Hayne Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayne Road

    3073 ft · 1 min · Hayne Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sandra Road

    891 ft · 39 sec · Sandra Road

  19. 19

    Continue on San Raymundo Road

    552 ft · 24 sec · San Raymundo Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Raymundo Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South San Francisco 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junipero Serra Freeway
6.2 mi · 55%
Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
1.13 mi · 10%
Hayne Road
0.67 mi · 6%
I 380 West
0.63 mi · 6%
I 280 South
0.58 mi · 5%
Airport Boulevard
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Junipero Serra Freeway

Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

6.2 mi · 00h 07m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrae
00h 08m from South San Francisco
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco to Hillsborough Park?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 5.7 miles from South San Francisco and 5.7 miles from Hillsborough Park.

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 3.9 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 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South San Francisco and Partly Sunny near Hillsborough Park.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrae

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 Millbrae and the surrounding midpoint area.
San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer

San Francisco , CA
3365 Sacramento St #435, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer,Photographer,Wedding service
City of South San Francisco: City Attorney
Meeting point 4 mi away

City of South San Francisco: City Attorney

South San Francisco , CA
601 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Government office
Foster City - City Hall
Nearby stop 8.8 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 13 mi away

My City Hall Wedding

San Francisco , CA
1480 Sutter St #302, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Rating 5.0/5 8 reviews Wedding photographer,Wedding planner,Wedding service,Wedding store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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San Francisco (Civic Center), California

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

20 mi away
700 4th St.
BUS

San Francisco (Shopping), California

21 mi away
835 Market Street
BUS

San Francisco (Conv Ctr), California

21 mi away
747 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South San Francisco and Hillsborough Park. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.9 km).

South San Francisco

#1 South San Francisco

The most populous city in San Mateo County, California.

Population66,558
Coordinates37.6546600, -122.4077500
Altitude4
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: South San Francisco (-122.40775, 37.65466)
End: Hillsborough Park (-122.35886, 37.55494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.43 $4.85
Premium $6.24 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $7.57 $3.03 $6.05

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 South San Francisco and Hillsborough Park. The current time is 22:39:14.

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.