How far is North Portland, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from North Portland, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Portland and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Portland and Hillsboro.
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Start on North Suttle Road
85 m · 22 sec · North Suttle Road
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Turn left onto North Portland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Portland Road
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Continue on North Columbia Way
1 km · 2 min · North Columbia Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Smith Street
875 ft · 42 sec · North Smith Street
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Turn left onto North Buchanan Avenue
1499 ft · 1 min · North Buchanan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lombard Street
1529 ft · 56 sec · North Lombard Street
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Continue on North Lombard Street
126 m · 14 sec · North Lombard Street
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Continue on North Richmond Avenue
111 m · 19 sec · North Richmond Avenue
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Turn right onto North Ivanhoe Street
1134 ft · 41 sec · North Ivanhoe Street
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Turn left onto North Philadelphia Avenue
146 m · 16 sec · North Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Saint Johns Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Johns Bridge
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Turn right onto Northwest Bridge Avenue
1562 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
6.2 mi · 13 min · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 19 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn sharp left onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
2190 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast Cornell Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road
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Turn slight right
70 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 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 North Portland and Hillsboro.
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 Germantown Road
Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
6.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving North Portland and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Portland to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 9.6 miles from North Portland and 18.8 miles from Hillsboro.
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 13.4 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Portland and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bethany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Hillsboro Civic Center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Portland and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 15.12 mi (24.33 km).
#1 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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6103900, -122.7034300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
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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