Origin
San Mateo, CA
Morning in San Mateo on Saturday
Local time
11:09 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
$1
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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.1 miles on West Santa Inez Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 2.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.71 one way
$1.43 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $0.73 | $1.47 |
| premium | $6.18 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.68 | $1.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Morning in Hillsborough Park on Saturday
Local time
11:09 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.
What kind of drive is this?
3.1 mi in 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.1 mi on West Santa Inez Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.1 miles on West Santa Inez Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsborough Park, CA before heading back.
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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