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

The distance between Redwood City, CA, and Hillsborough, CA, is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from Redwood City, CA, to Hillsborough, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Redwood City, CA, to Hillsborough, CA, covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

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

Hillsborough, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Redwood City, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Redwood City, CA to Hillsborough, 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: 432.

Redwood City, CA Hillsborough, CA

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Redwood City, CA to Hillsborough, CA takes about 25 min via US 101. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 12 mi

1 Depart straight 24 yd
2 Turn right onto Uccelli Drive 1 mi
3 Continue slightly right onto Bair Island Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto East Bayshore Road 22 yd
5 Exit roundabout right onto East Bayshore Road 1 mi
6 Take ramp straight 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Bayshore Freeway 7 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto East 3rd Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn right onto South El Camino Real 1 mi
13 Turn left onto West Santa Inez Avenue 2 mi

14 Continue slightly right onto Hillsborough Boulevard 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Hillsborough Boulevard 1 mi
16 Turn left onto San Raymundo Road 110 yd
17 At end of road, turn left onto San Raymundo Road 1 mi
18 Keep slightly right onto San Raymundo Road 1 mi
19 Turn right onto La Honda Road 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn left 49 yd
21 Arrive left

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The return trip from Hillsborough, CA to Redwood City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

432 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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Hillsborough, CA → Monte Sereno, CA36 mi · 50 min Hillsborough, CA → Los Gatos, CA37 mi · 50 min Hillsborough, CA → Millbrae, CA7 mi · 15 min Hillsborough, CA → Foster City, CA8 mi · 20 min Hillsborough, CA → San Bruno, CA9 mi · 15 min Hillsborough, CA → San Carlos, CA10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Hillsborough, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Redwood City, CA, {fromState} and Hillsborough, CA, {toState} is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Hillsborough, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Hillsborough, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Hillsborough, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Redwood City, CA, {fromState} to Hillsborough, CA, {toState} covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Hillsborough, CA from Redwood City, CA?: Hillsborough, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Redwood City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Redwood City, CA and Hillsborough, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Redwood City, CA to Hillsborough, 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: 432.

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