How far is Dayton, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Dayton, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Hillsboro.
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Start on Ferry Street
51 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1472 ft · 25 sec · 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
906 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
5.8 mi · 10 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on West 1st Street
2549 ft · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North College Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Street
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Continue on Northeast Hillsboro Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 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 Dayton 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.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.72 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Dayton and 13.9 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Newberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberg.
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Oregon City station
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 21.3 mi (34.28 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 45.2206700, -123.0762100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
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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