How far is Merlin, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Merlin, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merlin and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merlin and Hillsboro.
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Start on Merlin Avenue
123 m · 19 sec · Merlin Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monument Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monument Drive
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Take the ramp straight
684 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
219.1 mi · 4 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
1432 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road
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Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones 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 Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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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 Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merlin and Hillsboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Monument Drive
Merge slight left
219 mi · 04h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Merlin and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merlin to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Merlin and 130.7 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merlin and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merlin and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 208.76 mi (335.96 km).
#1 Merlin
Located in Josephine County at an elevation of 919 feet, this unincorporated community is situated north of the Rogue River in Southern Oregon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5173400, -123.4197900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $4.99 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $47.09 | $94.19 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $49.84 | $99.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $60.50 | $121.01 |
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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