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

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
74.53 mi
01h 50m
Flight
46.52 mi
74.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.53 mi
Kilometers
119.95 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockaway Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-19T09:01
Arrive Rockaway Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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

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
Tillamook
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hillsboro
37.2 mi
00h 55m
To Rockaway Beach
37.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Rockaway 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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilson River Loop

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wilson River Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North

  8. 8

    Continue on Latimer Road North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garibaldi Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Garibaldi Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Banks
49.1 mi · 66%
Oregon Coast Highway
11.4 mi · 15%
Northwest Glencoe Road
4.37 mi · 6%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.49 mi · 5%
Latimer Road North
2.04 mi · 3%
Garibaldi Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Banks

Take the exit slight left toward Banks, Tillamook

49.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillamook
00h 55m from Hillsboro
Leave By
2:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Tillamook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Hillsboro and 37.3 miles from Rockaway Beach.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hillsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Tillamook

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

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

BUS

Cannon Beach, Oregon

49 mi away
1170 South Hemlock Street
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

50 mi away
44573 Highway 26
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

50 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53
BUS

Manning, Oregon

58 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 46.52 mi (74.87 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

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

#2 Rockaway Beach

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,436
Coordinates45.6134400, -123.9429100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro (-122.98983, 45.52289)
End: Rockaway Beach (-123.94291, 45.61344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $5.57 $14.64 $29.28
Diesel $6.37 $16.74 $33.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Rockaway Beach. The current time is 09:01:41.

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.