Origin
Pacifica, CA
Morning in Pacifica on Thursday
Local time
10:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pacifica, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 Pacifica, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 12.2 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, Skyline Boulevard, Sharp Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.2 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 (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pacifica, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m, 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 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 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CA 1 / Cabrillo Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CA 1 / Cabrillo Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CA 1 / Cabrillo Highway
Turn sharp right onto CA 1 / Cabrillo Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward Sharp Park Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 505A
Toward Sharp Park Road
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
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 36
Toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Golf Course Drive
Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Hayne Road
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Skyline Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Sharp Park Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| CA 35 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hayne Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cabrillo Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Sandra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Golf Course Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junipero Serra Freeway
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacifica, CA and Hillsborough Park, CA.
1
Start on Reina del Mar Avenue
43 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reina del Mar Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CA 1
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cabrillo Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 505A
Toward Sharp Park Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Lundy Way
434 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lundy Way
5
Turn right onto Sharp Park Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sharp Park Road
6
Turn right onto CA 35
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Skyline Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp onto CA 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 35
Toward I 280 South: Junipero Serra Freeway
8
Merge onto I 280; CA 35
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 36
Toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Golf Course Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on Hayne Road
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hayne Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hayne Road
13
Continue on Hayne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayne Road
14
Turn left onto Sandra Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sandra Road
15
Continue on San Raymundo Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
San Raymundo Road
16
Arrive at destination
San Raymundo Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.61 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
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
Hillsborough Park, CA
Morning in Hillsborough Park on Thursday
Local time
10:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 Pacifica, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 12.2 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, Skyline Boulevard, Sharp Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Pacifica, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 12.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (CA 1 / Cabrillo Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pacifica, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Muir Woods National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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