Origin
Hillsborough Park, CA
Night in Hillsborough Park on Wednesday
Local time
9:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hillsborough Park, CA to Daly City, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 24m
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.
Daly City, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to Daly City, CA covers 14.5 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, Junipero Serra Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 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
7.2 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on Junipero Serra Freeway and Hayne Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 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 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junipero Serra Freeway and Hayne Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Hayne Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles (Hayne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 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.
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
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward John Daly Boulevard, Junipero Serra Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward John Daly Boulevard, Junipero Serra Boul...
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
John Daly Boulevard
Turn right onto John Daly Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Hillcrest Drive
Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Hayne Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Junipero Serra Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| John Daly Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sandra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| San Raymundo Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Golf Course Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mission Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junipero Serra Freeway
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park, CA and Daly City, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward John Daly Boulevard, Junipero Serra Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Junipero Serra Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Junipero Serra Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto John Daly Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
John Daly Boulevard
Use the slight right / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CA 82
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
Mission Street
13
Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Hillcrest Drive
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 7.2 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 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 14.5 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Daly City, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Hillsborough Park, CA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hillsborough Park, CA
This is one driving day of about 14.5 miles and 20m.
At 14.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Junipero Serra Freeway for about 11.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Hillsborough Park, CA · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Daly City, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Daly City, 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
$3.33 one way
$6.67 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
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 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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
Daly City, CA
Night in Daly City on Wednesday
Local time
9:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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 Daly City, CA covers 14.5 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, Junipero Serra 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 7.2 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 $3.33 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 14.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles (Hayne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hillsborough Park, CA to Daly City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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