How far is it from Hillsborough, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The distance between Hillsborough, CA, and Foster City, CA, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The drive from Hillsborough, CA, to Foster City, CA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Hillsborough, CA, to Foster City, CA, ?

The fastest route from Hillsborough, CA, to Foster City, CA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Foster City, CA from Hillsborough, CA?

Foster City, CA lies roughly to the east of Hillsborough, CA.

Are there charging stations between Hillsborough, CA and Foster City, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hillsborough, CA to Foster City, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW); Bridgepointe Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 328.

Hillsborough, CA Foster City, CA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Hillsborough, CA to Foster City, CA takes about 20 min via US 101. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 8 mi

After about 16 minutes on La Honda Road, the route heads toward Foster City via West Santa Inez Avenue and the Bayshore Freeway. The destination is a planned community built over old salt marshes and wetlands.

1 Depart right 49 yd
2 Turn right onto La Honda Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto San Raymundo Road 1 mi
4 Continue right onto San Raymundo Road 73 yd
5 Continue slightly right onto San Raymundo Road 37 yd
6 Turn right onto Hillsborough Boulevard 1 mi
7 Continue slightly left onto West Santa Inez Avenue 2 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto North El Camino Real 135 yd
9 Turn sharp right onto East Poplar Avenue 1 mi
10 Take ramp straight 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 2 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto J Arthur Younger Freeway 1 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn slightly right 112 yd
17 Turn straight onto Metro Center Boulevard 152 yd
18 Turn left onto Shell Boulevard 1 mi
19 Turn right 28 yd
20 Turn left 101 yd
21 Arrive

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The return trip from Foster City, CA to Hillsborough, CA covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

328 chargers

4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2900 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
Bridgepointe Shopping CenterCCS · 3010 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA, 94404350 kW
Carlmont Village Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002350 kW
Chase Bank - 1200 El Camino RealCCS, CHAdeMO · 1200 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066350 kW

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Foster City, CA → San Mateo, CA4 mi · 10 min Foster City, CA → Burlingame, CA9 mi · 15 min Foster City, CA → Redwood City, CA8 mi · 15 min Foster City, CA → Millbrae, CA11 mi · 20 min Foster City, CA → Menlo Park, CA13 mi · 20 min Foster City, CA → Morgan Hill, CA51 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 27, 2026.

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How far is it from Hillsborough, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Hillsborough, CA, {fromState} and Foster City, CA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Hillsborough, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Hillsborough, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Hillsborough, CA, {fromState} to Foster City, CA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Foster City, CA from Hillsborough, CA?: Foster City, CA lies roughly to the east of Hillsborough, CA.
Are there charging stations between Hillsborough, CA and Foster City, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hillsborough, CA to Foster City, CA, including 4200 Dumont (350 kW); BoA Hillsdale CA5-143 (San Mateo, CA) (350 kW); Bridgepointe Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 328.

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