Origin
Daly City, CA
Evening in Daly City on Wednesday
Local time
8:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daly City, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daly City, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Daly City, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Junipero Serra Freeway, Hayne Road, John Daly Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.4 miles from Daly City, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.7 miles, with most of the trip on Junipero Serra Freeway and Hayne Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.3 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Junipero Serra Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junipero Serra Freeway and Hayne Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 280 / Junipero Serra Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 South, CA 1: San Jose
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 280 South, CA 1: San Jose
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 280 / Junipero Serra Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280 / Junipero Serra Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Golf Course Drive
Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Hayne Road
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Hayne Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| John Daly Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sandra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Golf Course Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hillcrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| San Raymundo Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Santa Barbara Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junipero Serra Freeway
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daly City, CA and Hillsborough Park, CA.
1
Start on Hillcrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
2
Turn left onto Santa Barbara Avenue
393 ft
·
20 sec
·
Santa Barbara Avenue
3
Turn right onto John Daly Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
John Daly Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 280 South, CA 1: San Jose
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 280
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 36
Toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Golf Course Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on Hayne Road
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hayne Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hayne Road
11
Continue on Hayne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayne Road
12
Turn left onto Sandra Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sandra Road
13
Continue on San Raymundo Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
San Raymundo Road
14
Arrive at destination
San Raymundo Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.4 miles from Daly City, CA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.7 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.4 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsborough Park, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Daly City, CA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Daly City, CA
This is one driving day of about 14.7 miles and 20m.
At 14.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Junipero Serra Freeway for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.4 mi from Daly City, CA · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Daly City, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsborough Park, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hillsborough Park, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hillsborough Park, CA
Evening in Hillsborough Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Daly City, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junipero Serra Freeway, Hayne Road, John Daly Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Daly City, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 280 / Junipero Serra Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Daly City, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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