How far is Hillsboro, OR from Damascus, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Damascus, OR is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34 mi
01h 01m
Flight
26.73 mi
43.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34 mi
Kilometers
54.72 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 8:12 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 11, 9:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-11T19:10
Arrive Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 8:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Hillsboro
17 mi
00h 30m
To Damascus
17 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive

    2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1721 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    916 ft · 16 sec · Stadium Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: 6th Avenue, Ross Island Bridge

    3017 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Arthur Street

    772 ft · 37 sec · Southwest Arthur Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Southwest Ross Island Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ross Island Way

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E South: Milwaukie, Oregon City

    642 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Milwaukie Expressway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunrise Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast Highway 212

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Highway 212

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
6.71 mi · 20%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 13%
Milwaukie Expressway
4.15 mi · 12%
Southeast Highway 212
4.09 mi · 12%
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
3.8 mi · 11%
Sunrise Expressway
2.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

6.71 mi · 00h 09m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 30m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Hillsboro and 17 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 1 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.02 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4176200, -122.4589800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Damascus (-122.45898, 45.41762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.41 $12.81
Premium $5.57 $6.68 $13.36
Diesel $6.37 $7.64 $15.28

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Damascus. The current time is 19:10:45.

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.