Origin
Hillsborough Park, CA
Night in Hillsborough Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hillsborough Park, CA to Redwood City, CA
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
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 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.
Redwood City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
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.
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
6 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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
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 6 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6 miles or 11m 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 Redwood 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 12 miles and 20m.
At 12 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Bayshore Freeway for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6 mi from Hillsborough Park, CA · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Redwood City, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Redwood 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
$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.
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: 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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Redwood City, CA
Night in Redwood City on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
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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