How far is Hillsboro, OR from Carlton, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Carlton, OR is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
23.44 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.21 mi
29.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.44 mi
Kilometers
37.72 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlton
Sat, May 2, 1:00 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sat, May 2, 1:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-02T12:21
Arrive Carlton
Sat, May 2, 1:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Gaston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Carlton
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Carlton.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Main Street

    145 m · 13 sec · Southwest Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Baseline Street

    1938 ft · 44 sec · Southwest Baseline Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Baseline Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baseline Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Adair Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Adair Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    2160 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tualatin Valley Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Maple Street

    2671 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Yamhill Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    844 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tualatin Valley Highway
17.1 mi · 73%
North Adair Street
1.58 mi · 7%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
0.94 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.83 mi · 4%
Baseline Street
0.68 mi · 3%
North Maple Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tualatin Valley Highway

Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

7.64 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 19m from Hillsboro
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Carlton?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Hillsboro and 11.7 miles from Carlton.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 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 $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Carlton.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gaston, 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 Gaston.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

37 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

38 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Carlton. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.3 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Carlton

#2 Carlton

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,185
Coordinates45.2942800, -123.1764900
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Carlton (-123.17649, 45.29428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $5.57 $4.62 $9.24
Diesel $6.37 $5.28 $10.57

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Carlton. The current time is 12:21:01.

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.