Origin
San Bruno, CA
Afternoon in San Bruno on Friday
Local time
3:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from San Bruno, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
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.
San Bruno, CA
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Hillsborough Park, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from San Bruno, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 8.8 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 Junipero Serra Freeway, San Bruno Avenue West, Hayne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 8.8 miles, with most of the trip on Junipero Serra Freeway and San Bruno Avenue West. The longest continuous stretch is about 6 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 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junipero Serra Freeway and San Bruno Avenue West. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near San Mateo Avenue.
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 8.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (San Mateo Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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San Mateo Avenue
Turn right onto San Mateo Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 280 South: San Jose
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward I 280 South: San Jose
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Golf Course Drive
Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Hayne Road
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| San Bruno Avenue West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hayne Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sandra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Golf Course Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| San Raymundo Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| San Mateo Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junipero Serra Freeway
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bruno, CA and Hillsborough Park, CA.
1
Start on this road
207 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto San Mateo Avenue
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
San Mateo Avenue
3
Turn left onto San Bruno Avenue West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bruno Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on San Bruno Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
San Bruno Avenue West
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 280 South: San Jose
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 280
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 36
Toward Black Mountain Road, Hayne Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Golf Course Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Golf Course Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on Hayne Road
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hayne Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Hayne Road
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hayne Road
11
Continue on Hayne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayne Road
12
Turn left onto Sandra Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sandra Road
13
Continue on San Raymundo Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
San Raymundo Road
14
Arrive at destination
San Raymundo Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $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.
Destination
Hillsborough Park, CA
Afternoon in Hillsborough Park on Friday
Local time
3:29 PM
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
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 San Bruno, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junipero Serra Freeway, San Bruno Avenue West, Hayne Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from San Bruno, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 8.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (San Mateo Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from San Bruno, 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 Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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