How far is Forest Grove, OR from Cedar Mill, OR?

The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Cedar Mill, OR is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.04 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.52 mi
23.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.04 mi
Kilometers
30.64 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Mill
Thu, Jun 4, 7:55 AM PDT
Return by in Forest Grove
Thu, Jun 4, 8:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Grove
2026-06-04T07:26
Arrive Cedar Mill
Thu, Jun 4, 7:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Grove
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Plains
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Forest Grove
9.5 mi
00h 14m
To Cedar Mill
9.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Cedar Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Cedar Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Pacific Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Council Street

    143 m · 26 sec · Council Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 19th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 19th Way

    1285 ft · 34 sec · 19th Way

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue

    1786 ft · 54 sec · Pacific Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Quince Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · Quince Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Martin Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road

    2297 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle

    86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road

    82 m · 6 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road

    2229 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland

    2070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Murray Boulevard

    1213 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest Murray Boulevard

    1742 ft · 47 sec · Northwest Murray Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest Cornell Road

    969 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Cornell Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Cedar Mill.

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
7.82 mi · 41%
Northwest Zion Church Road
2.03 mi · 11%
Northwest Martin Road
1.86 mi · 10%
Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.69 mi · 9%
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.67 mi · 9%
19th Avenue
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

7.82 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plains
00h 14m from Forest Grove
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Cedar Mill?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

North Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Forest Grove and 9.5 miles from Cedar Mill.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Grove and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Mill.

Stop Ideas Near North Plains

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 North Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14.5 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
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plains.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

15 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

24 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Cedar Mill. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).

Forest Grove

#1 Forest Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population25,442
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.1106600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Cedar Mill

#2 Cedar Mill

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon

Population14,546
Coordinates45.5248400, -122.8109300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)
End: Cedar Mill (-122.81093, 45.52484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.63
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.32 $6.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.58 $7.15
Premium $5.57 $3.73 $7.46
Diesel $6.37 $4.27 $8.53

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Grove and Cedar Mill. The current time is 07:26:16.

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.