How far is Scappoose, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from Scappoose, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.39 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.88 mi
27.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.88 mi
Kilometers
27.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.39 mi
Kilometers
37.65 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 3:35 AM PDT
Return by in Scappoose
Tue, May 5, 4:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scappoose
2026-05-05T02:58
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, May 5, 3:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scappoose
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bethany
OR

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

From Scappoose
10.8 mi
00h 18m
To Hillsboro
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scappoose and Hillsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scappoose and Hillsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia River Highway

    998 ft · 26 sec · Columbia River Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast Imbrie Drive

    2190 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast Cornell Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Cornell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scappoose and Hillsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.14 mi · 31%
Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.15 mi · 22%
Lower Columbia River Highway
2.09 mi · 9%
Northeast Cornell Road
2.07 mi · 9%
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.66 mi · 7%
Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

7.14 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 18m from Scappoose
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scappoose 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 Scappoose to Hillsboro?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.8 miles from Scappoose and 12.6 miles from Hillsboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scappoose and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bethany and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.

BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scappoose and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 16.88 mi (27.17 km).

Scappoose

#1 Scappoose

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,618
Coordinates45.7542800, -122.8776000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia River Highway (-122.877785, 45.754271)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.12
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.38 $8.75
Premium $5.57 $4.56 $9.13
Diesel $6.37 $5.22 $10.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scappoose and Hillsboro. The current time is 02:58:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.