Trip from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Bayshore Freeway, West Santa Inez Avenue, East Poplar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 6 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA?

The route from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Is the drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 363 ft elevation with about 19 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

20m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 18m ★

6 AM

0h 20m

8 AM

0h 24m

10 AM

0h 21m

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA covers 12 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 Bayshore Freeway, West Santa Inez Avenue, East Poplar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Bayshore Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA covers 12 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bayshore Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

363 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

19 ft

Total Descent

361 ft

Highest Point

363 ft

Elevation Range

355 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Hayne Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Hayne Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CA 82 / North El Camino Real): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (East Poplar Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hayne Road

Turn left onto Hayne Road

Navigation decision point

5

2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | CA 82 / North El Camino Real

At end of road, turn left onto CA 82 / North El Camino Real

Navigation decision point

7

2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | East Poplar Avenue

Turn sharp right onto East Poplar Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 101 / Bayshore Freeway

Merge onto US 101 / Bayshore Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

10.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Whipple Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 409 Toward Whipple Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bayshore Freeway	7.2 mi	8m
West Santa Inez Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
East Poplar Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Hayne Road	0.7 mi	1m
Veterans Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Brewster Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Black Mountain Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Sandra Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Bayshore Freeway — 7.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park, CA and Redwood City, CA.

1

Start on San Raymundo Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · San Raymundo Road

2

Continue on Sandra Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Sandra Road

3

Turn left onto Hayne Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hayne Road

4

Continue on Black Mountain Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Black Mountain Road

5

Continue on West Santa Inez Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Santa Inez Avenue

6

At end of road, turn left onto CA 82

404 ft · 17 sec · North El Camino Real

7

Turn sharp right onto East Poplar Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Poplar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward US 101 South: San Jose

9

Merge onto US 101

7.2 mi · 8 min · Bayshore Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 409 Toward Whipple Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Continue on Veterans Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

12

Turn right onto Brewster Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brewster Avenue

13

Turn left

477 ft · 20 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.76 one way

$5.52 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$2.84	$5.68
premium	$6.18	$2.92	$5.84
diesel	$5.61	$2.65	$5.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.6	$1.26	$0.58
Efficient EV	3	$1.05	$0.48
EV Truck/SUV	4.8	$1.68	$0.77

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hillsborough Park, CA

Morning in Hillsborough Park on Thursday

Local time

10:26 AM

PDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Redwood City, CA

Morning in Redwood City on Thursday

Local time

10:26 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

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 Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA covers 12 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bayshore Freeway, West Santa Inez Avenue, East Poplar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6 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 $2.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Hayne Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CA 82 / North El Camino Real): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (East Poplar Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 363 ft elevation with about 19 ft of total climbing.

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