How far is Saint Helens, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Saint Helens, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Helens and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Helens and Hillsboro.
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Start on South 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Boulevard
1615 ft · 53 sec · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helens Street
2384 ft · 54 sec · Saint Helens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.1 mi · 12 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 Saint Helens 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.
Lower Columbia River Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.91 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Helens and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Helens to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Scappoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Saint Helens and 17 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Helens and Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Scappoose
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
St Helens Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scappoose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Helens and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.51 km).
#1 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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