How far is Damascus, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Damascus, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.91 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.73 mi
43.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.91 mi
Kilometers
59.4 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:07 PM PDT
Return by in Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 7:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damascus
2026-04-11T17:13
Arrive Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Damascus
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Damascus
16.3 mi
00h 27m
To Hillsboro
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Hillsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Highway 212

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Highway 212

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunrise Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on Milwaukie Expressway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    47 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Woodward Street

    633 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Woodward Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward Southeast Powell Boulevard

    686 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Ross Island Bridge

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ross Island Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2783 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Caruthers Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Southwest Caruthers Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Broadway

    1007 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Broadway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North, US 26 West: Zoo, Forestry Center

    743 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    616 ft · 11 sec · Stadium Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard

    1157 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus and Hillsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Cornell Road
5.77 mi · 16%
US 26 West
4.97 mi · 13%
Milwaukie Expressway
4.08 mi · 11%
Southeast Highway 212
4.05 mi · 11%
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
3.75 mi · 10%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.06 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Cornell Road

Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

5.09 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 27m from Damascus
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Damascus and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Damascus and 20.6 miles from Hillsboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4176200, -122.4589800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Highway 212 (-122.458895, 45.417464)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.87
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.44 $12.87
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $5.57 $7.24 $14.47
Diesel $6.37 $8.28 $16.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Damascus and Hillsboro. The current time is 17:13:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.