How far is North Plains, OR from Forest Grove, OR?
The driving distance from North Plains, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Plains and Forest Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plains and Forest Grove.
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Start on Northwest Commercial Street
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Glencoe Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Zion Church Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road
2312 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road
83 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road
91 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
74 m · 3 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Turn slight right onto Quince Street
1737 ft · 56 sec · Quince Street
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Take the exit slight right
121 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 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 North Plains 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.
Northwest Zion Church Road
Turn right onto Northwest Zion Church Road
2.08 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving North Plains and Light Rain Likely near Forest Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Plains to Forest Grove?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 4.8 miles from North Plains and 4.7 miles from Forest Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Plains and Light Rain Likely 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)
Mayor City of Beaverton
Beaverton Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cornelius.
Manning, Oregon
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Plains and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.53 km).
#1 North Plains
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 45.5970600, -122.9934400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 25,442 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.1106600 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pacific Avenue (-123.110661, 45.519659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
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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