How far is it from Los Altos Hills, CA, to San Francisco, CA, ?

The distance between Los Altos Hills, CA, and San Francisco, CA, is 40 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Los Altos Hills, CA, to San Francisco, CA, ?

The drive from Los Altos Hills, CA, to San Francisco, CA, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Los Altos Hills, CA, to San Francisco, CA, ?

The fastest route from Los Altos Hills, CA, to San Francisco, CA, covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is San Francisco, CA from Los Altos Hills, CA?

San Francisco, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Los Altos Hills, CA.

Which roads does the route from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA follow?

The drive from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA mainly follows I 280.

Which towns do you pass between Los Altos Hills, CA and San Francisco, CA?

Towns on the route from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA include Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame, Daly City.

Are there charging stations between Los Altos Hills, CA and San Francisco, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 874.

Los Altos Hills, CA San Francisco, CA

Distance: 40 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA takes about 55 min via I 280. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Menlo Park, CA, San Carlos, CA, Burlingame, CA, Brisbane, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 40 mi

1 Depart right onto Junipero Serra Freeway 1 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left 1 mi
4 Keep slightly right 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto El Monte Road 160 yd
6 Take ramp right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Junipero Serra Freeway 33 mi

9 Keep slightly left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard 3 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto Portola Drive 3 mi
11 Turn left onto Portola Drive 89 yd
12 Continue straight onto Corbett Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Hopkins Avenue 98 yd
14 Turn right onto Burnett Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Gardenside Drive 30 yd
16 Arrive right onto Gardenside Drive

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The return trip from San Francisco, CA to Los Altos Hills, CA covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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Charging points along the way

593 chargers

1001 Harrison StCCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla · 1001 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
2860 16th StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2860 16th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103350 kW
4200 DumontCCS · 4242 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403350 kW
AMC Parking Lot Geary BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109350 kW
Bayview Plaza San FranciscoCCS · 3911 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94124350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

San Francisco, CA → Larkspur, CA17 mi · 35 min San Francisco, CA → Hillsborough, CA19 mi · 35 min San Francisco, CA → Clayton, CA36 mi · 1 h San Francisco, CA → San Bruno, CA12 mi · 20 min San Francisco, CA → Pacifica, CA13 mi · 25 min San Francisco, CA → Piedmont, CA15 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Los Altos Hills, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Los Altos Hills, CA, {fromState} and San Francisco, CA, {toState} is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Los Altos Hills, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Los Altos Hills, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco, CA, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Los Altos Hills, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Los Altos Hills, CA, {fromState} to San Francisco, CA, {toState} covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is San Francisco, CA from Los Altos Hills, CA?: San Francisco, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Los Altos Hills, CA.
Which roads does the route from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA follow?: The drive from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA mainly follows I 280.
Which towns do you pass between Los Altos Hills, CA and San Francisco, CA?: Towns on the route from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA include Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame, Daly City.
Are there charging stations between Los Altos Hills, CA and San Francisco, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Los Altos Hills, CA to San Francisco, CA, including 1001 Harrison St (350 kW); 2860 16th St (350 kW); 4200 Dumont (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 874.

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