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Trip from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.7 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in San Mateo County, California, United States

San Bruno, CA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sandra Road, Hayne Road, Golf Course Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.00 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

4.4 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sandra Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sandra Road
Hayne Road
Golf Course Drive
I 280 North
Junipero Serra Freeway
San Bruno Avenue
San Bruno Avenue West
San Mateo Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sandra Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough Park, CA and San Bruno, CA.

1

Start on San Raymundo Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · San Raymundo Road
2

Continue on Sandra Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Sandra Road
3

Turn right onto Hayne Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hayne Road
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayne Road

161 ft · 7 sec · Hayne Road
5

Exit the roundabout onto Hayne Road

285 ft · 10 sec · Hayne Road
6

Continue on Golf Course Drive

377 ft · 8 sec · Golf Course Drive
7

Take the ramp right toward I 280 North: San Francisco

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 280 North: San Francisco
8

Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward San Bruno Avenue, Sneath Lane

0.3 mi · 31 sec · San Bruno Avenue, Sneath Lane
10

Turn right onto San Bruno Avenue West

1.0 mi · 2 min · San Bruno Avenue West
11

Turn right onto San Mateo Avenue

269 ft · 13 sec · San Mateo Avenue
12

Turn left

207 ft · 15 sec
13

Arrive at your 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 4.4 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA, or about 6m into the drive.

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 8.7 miles or 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.4 miles or 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Bruno, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 8.7 miles and 13m.

At 8.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.4 mi from Hillsborough Park, CA · 6m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Burlingame, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlingame, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Hillsborough Park, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in San Bruno, CA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into San Bruno, 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

$2.00 one way

$4.00 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $2.06 $4.12
premium $6.18 $2.12 $4.23
diesel $5.61 $1.92 $3.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.76 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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

Night in Hillsborough Park on Wednesday

Local time

10:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

Destination

San Bruno, CA

Night in San Bruno on Wednesday

Local time

10:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

52°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

13m 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 San Bruno, CA covers 8.7 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sandra Road, Hayne Road, Golf Course Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 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 $2.00 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.
The drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillsborough Park, CA to San Bruno, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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