Origin
San Mateo, CA
Late night in San Mateo on Saturday
Local time
3:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from San Mateo, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.1 mi
5 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Mateo, CA
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Hillsborough Park, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from San Mateo, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 3.1 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Santa Inez Avenue, Hayne Road, South El Camino Real for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.1 miles on West Santa Inez Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 3.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 7m drive with frequent turns across 3.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Santa Inez Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near West Santa Inez Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Mateo, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA is easy. At 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Santa Inez Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Black Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Sandra Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Santa Inez Avenue
Turn left onto West Santa Inez Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Black Mountain Road
Turn left onto Black Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Sandra Road
Turn right onto Sandra Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Santa Inez Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hayne Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South El Camino Real | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Black Mountain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sandra Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| San Raymundo Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Santa Inez Avenue
— 1.1 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Mateo, CA and Hillsborough Park, CA.
1
Start on CA 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South El Camino Real
2
Turn left onto West Santa Inez Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Santa Inez Avenue
3
Turn left onto Black Mountain Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Black Mountain Road
4
Turn slight right onto Hayne Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hayne Road
5
Turn right onto Sandra Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sandra Road
6
Continue on San Raymundo Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
San Raymundo Road
7
Arrive at destination
San Raymundo Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.42 one way
$0.84 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $0.47 | $0.94 |
| premium | $4.15 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.33 | $0.15 |
| Efficient EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.27 | $0.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Late night in Hillsborough Park on Saturday
Local time
3:15 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
7m 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 Mateo, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA covers 3.1 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Santa Inez Avenue, Hayne Road, South El Camino Real. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.5 miles from San Mateo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.42 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 San Mateo, CA to Hillsborough Park, CA is easy. At 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Santa Inez Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Black Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Sandra Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from San Mateo, 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, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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