Origin
Hillsborough Park, CA
Late night in Hillsborough Park on Thursday
Local time
4:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hillsborough Park, CA to Pacifica, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pacifica, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Pacifica, CA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 19m 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, CA 35, Sharp Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 12.3 miles, with most of the trip on Junipero Serra Freeway and CA 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.3 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 16 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 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junipero Serra Freeway and CA 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Hayne Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Hayne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 280; CA 35 / Junipero Serra Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Hayne Road
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 280 North: San Francisco
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 280 North: San Francisco
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 280; CA 35 / Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge onto I 280; CA 35 / Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CA 35
Take the exit onto CA 35 toward CA 35: Pacifica, Skyline Boulevard
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 41
Toward CA 35: Pacifica, Skyline Boulevard
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Pacifica, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Cruz along the way.
Santa Cruz
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| CA 35 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Sharp Park Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cabrillo Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hayne Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sandra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| San Raymundo Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Golf Course Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junipero Serra Freeway
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park, CA and Pacifica, CA.
1
Start on San Raymundo Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
San Raymundo Road
2
Continue on Sandra Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sandra Road
3
Turn right onto Hayne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayne Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hayne Road
5
Continue on Hayne Road
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hayne Road
6
Continue on Golf Course Drive
377 ft
·
8 sec
·
Golf Course Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 280 North: San Francisco
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 280; CA 35
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto CA 35
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 35
Exit 41
Toward CA 35: Pacifica, Skyline Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Sharp Park Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sharp Park Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right
159 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Francisco Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Francisco Boulevard
218 ft
·
6 sec
·
Francisco Boulevard
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CA 1 South: Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto CA 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabrillo Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn sharp left onto Reina del Mar Avenue
90 ft
·
4 sec
·
Reina del Mar Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Reina del Mar Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.65 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Pacifica, CA
Late night in Pacifica on Thursday
Local time
4:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19m 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 Hillsborough Park, CA to Pacifica, CA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junipero Serra Freeway, CA 35, Sharp Park Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Hayne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 280; CA 35 / Junipero Serra Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Pacifica, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Cruz along the way.
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