How far is Hillsboro, OR from Cannon Beach, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Cannon Beach, OR is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.98 mi
01h 31m
Flight
53.36 mi
85.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.98 mi
Kilometers
107.79 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannon Beach
Fri, May 1, 2:03 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Fri, May 1, 3:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-01T12:31
Arrive Cannon Beach
Fri, May 1, 2:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
33.4 mi
00h 45m
To Cannon Beach
33.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
Cannon Beach Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Friday
Using Seaside as the closest live forecast in the Clatsop County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Cannon Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest Glencoe Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Northwest Glencoe Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 26 West: Seaside

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward City Center

    147 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sunset Boulevard

    681 ft · 28 sec · Sunset Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hemlock Street

    1400 ft · 48 sec · South Hemlock Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hemlock Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
35.2 mi · 53%
Northwest Sunset Highway
21.7 mi · 32%
Northwest Glencoe Road
4.37 mi · 7%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.21 mi · 6%
North 1st Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
South Hemlock Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Continue on Sunset Highway

35.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
00h 45m from Hillsboro
Leave By
3:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Cannon Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Cannon Beach?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Hillsboro and 33.6 miles from Cannon Beach.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Cannon Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Cannon Beach. Straight-line distance: 53.36 mi (85.88 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Cannon Beach

#2 Cannon Beach

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,779
Coordinates45.8917700, -123.9615300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Cannon Beach (-123.96153, 45.89177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $5.57 $13.14 $26.27
Diesel $6.37 $15.02 $30.05

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Cannon Beach. The current time is 12:31:35.

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.