How far is Hillsboro, OR from Forest Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Forest Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Forest Grove.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Main Street
145 m · 13 sec · Southwest Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Baseline Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Southwest Baseline Street
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Baseline Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Baseline Street
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Continue on North Adair Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Adair Street
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Forest Grove.
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.
Pacific Avenue
Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.7 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Forest Grove?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Hillsboro and 3 miles from Forest Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Forest Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Cornelius
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
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Beaverton Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cornelius.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 5.85 mi (9.42 km).
#1 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Grove (-123.11066, 45.51984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
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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