Origin
South San Francisco, CA
Morning in South San Francisco on Thursday
Local time
11:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South San Francisco, CA to Grabtown, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South San Francisco, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from South San Francisco, CA to Grabtown, CA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m 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, Tunitas Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Junipero Serra Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from South San Francisco, CA to Grabtown, CA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m, 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 18 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 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Miller Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Miller Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Miller Avenue
Turn left onto Miller Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Airport Boulevard
Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 380 West: San Bruno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 423B
Toward I 380 West: San Bruno
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 380
Keep slight left at fork onto I 380 toward I 280 South: San Jose
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward I 280 South: San Jose
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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CA 35
Take the exit onto CA 35 toward CA 35, CA 92 West: Half Moon Bay, Bunker Hill Drive
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 34
Toward CA 35, CA 92 West: Half Moon Bay, Bunker...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junipero Serra Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Skyline Boulevard | 8 mi | 12m |
| Tunitas Creek Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Half Moon Bay Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Quentin L. Kopp Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 380 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Airport Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Produce Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Junipero Serra Freeway
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South San Francisco, CA and Grabtown, CA.
1
Start on Airport Boulevard
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto Miller Avenue
244 ft
·
11 sec
·
Miller Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto Cypress Avenue
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cypress Avenue
4
Turn right onto Lux Avenue
212 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lux Avenue
5
Turn right onto Airport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Produce Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Produce Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 101 South: San Jose
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bayshore Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 423B
Toward I 380 West: San Bruno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 380
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Quentin L. Kopp Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 380
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 380
Exit 5B
Toward I 280 South: San Jose
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 280
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Junipero Serra Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto CA 35
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CA 35
Exit 34
Toward CA 35, CA 92 West: Half Moon Bay, Bunker Hill Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CA 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skyline Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto CA 92; CA 35
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Half Moon Bay Road
16
Turn left onto CA 35
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Skyline Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Tunitas Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Tunitas Creek Road
18
Arrive at destination
Tunitas Creek Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Grabtown, CA
Morning in Grabtown on Thursday
Local time
11:01 AM
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.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 South San Francisco, CA to Grabtown, CA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junipero Serra Freeway, Skyline Boulevard, Tunitas Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from South San Francisco, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Miller Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Airport Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from South San Francisco, CA to Grabtown, 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.
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