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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Southeast Highway 212
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn right onto Sunrise Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Expressway
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Continue on Milwaukie Expressway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Milwaukie Expressway
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Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the exit right
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Southeast Woodward Street
633 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Woodward Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
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Take the exit right toward Southeast Powell Boulevard
686 ft · 20 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Continue on Ross Island Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · Ross Island Bridge
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Keep slight right
2783 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southwest Caruthers Street
123 m · 12 sec · Southwest Caruthers Street
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Continue on Southwest Broadway
1007 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Broadway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North, US 26 West: Zoo, Forestry Center
743 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
616 ft · 11 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
1157 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi · 11 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn slight right
70 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
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Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.02 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4176200, -122.4589800 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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