How far is Sandy, OR from Hillsboro, OR?
The driving distance from Sandy, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Hillsboro.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Proctor Boulevard
2325 ft · 1 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
2977 ft · 59 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast Burnside Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
1157 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Cornell Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi · 11 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 Sandy and Hillsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
9.07 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Sandy and 26 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:16 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 Slight Chance Light Rain around Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
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Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).
#1 Sandy
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,566 |
| Coordinates | 45.3973400, -122.2614800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 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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