How far is Hillsboro, OR from Silverton, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Silverton, OR is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Silverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Silverton.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2456 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
3.1 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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Continue on Hubbard Cutoff Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Cutoff Road Northeast
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Turn straight onto Pacific Highway East
5.3 mi · 10 min · Pacific Highway East
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Turn left onto Young Street
617 ft · 15 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Silverton Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Silverton Road
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Continue on Wilco Highway Northeast
5.8 mi · 8 min · Wilco Highway Northeast
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Continue on North Main Street
3250 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilco Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Wilco Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
3214 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East C Street
99 m · 11 sec · East C Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1532 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
628 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Silverton.
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.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.68 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Silverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Silverton?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Hillsboro and 24.4 miles from Silverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Silverton.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
Oregon City station
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Silverton. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 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 Silverton
Historic district in the United States
| Population | 10,617 |
| Coordinates | 45.0051200, -122.7831500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silverton (-122.78315, 45.00512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
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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