How far is Forest Grove, OR from Sherwood, OR?
The driving distance from Forest Grove, OR to Sherwood, OR is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Grove and Sherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove and Sherwood.
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Start on Pacific Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Council Street
143 m · 26 sec · Council Street
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Continue on 19th Avenue
1072 ft · 41 sec · 19th Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2148 ft · 59 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Southwest Fern Hill Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Fern Hill Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road
1317 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Golf Course Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
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Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
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Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
2600 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Elwert Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elwert Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Edy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Edy Road
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Continue on Southwest Sherwood Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Sherwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Pine Street
823 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Grove and Sherwood.
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
Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.35 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Grove and Sunny near Sherwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Grove to Sherwood?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Forest Grove and 11.6 miles from Sherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Grove and Sunny near Sherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Hillsboro Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Grove and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).
#1 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherwood
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,746 |
| Coordinates | 45.3565100, -122.8401000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherwood (-122.8401, 45.35651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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