How far is Hillsboro, OR from North Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to North Portland, OR is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
19.2 mi
00h 41m
Flight
15.12 mi
24.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.12 mi
Kilometers
24.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.2 mi
Kilometers
30.9 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 7:10 PM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Thu, Oct 15, 7:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive North Portland
Thu, Oct 15, 7:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Bethany
OR

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

From Hillsboro
9.5 mi
00h 20m
To North Portland
9.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and North Portland.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Germantown Road

    62 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Germantown Road

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Northwest Germantown Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Bridge Avenue

    1420 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Bridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Bridge Avenue

    43 m · 6 sec · Northwest Bridge Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint Johns Bridge

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Johns Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on North Philadelphia Avenue

    552 ft · 21 sec · North Philadelphia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Ivanhoe Street

    1061 ft · 44 sec · North Ivanhoe Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Richmond Avenue

    111 m · 14 sec · North Richmond Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    126 m · 17 sec · North Lombard Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    1529 ft · 60 sec · North Lombard Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Buchanan Avenue

    1499 ft · 1 min · North Buchanan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Smith Street

    875 ft · 41 sec · North Smith Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Columbia Way

    1 km · 2 min · North Columbia Way

  22. 22

    Continue on North Portland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Portland Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Suttle Road

    85 m · 20 sec · North Suttle Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Suttle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Germantown Road
6.36 mi · 33%
Northeast Cornell Road
1.97 mi · 10%
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.65 mi · 9%
North Portland Road
1.6 mi · 8%
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
1.3 mi · 7%
Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Germantown Road

Continue on Northwest Germantown Road

6.32 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 20m from Hillsboro
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Sunny near North Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to North Portland?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Hillsboro and 9.7 miles from North Portland.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsboro and Sunny near North Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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 Bethany and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.2 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
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Portland , OR
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and North Portland. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.33 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 North Portland

Situated in Multnomah County at an approximate elevation of 16 feet, this region occupies a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

Population0
Coordinates45.6103900, -122.7034300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: North Portland (-122.70343, 45.61039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.78
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $3.39 $6.78
Mid-grade $5.25 $3.57 $7.14
Premium $5.56 $3.78 $7.56
Diesel $6.75 $4.59 $9.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and North Portland. The current time is 18:28:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.