How far is Sherwood, OR from Forest Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Sherwood, OR to Forest Grove, OR is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherwood and Forest Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood and Forest Grove.
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Start on Southwest Pine Street
823 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Pine Street
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Continue on Southwest Sherwood Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Sherwood Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Edy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Edy Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Elwert Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Elwert Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road
2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
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Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
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Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road
1317 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Golf Course Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Blooming-Fern Hill Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Fern Hill Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Fern Hill Road
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Continue on Maple Street
2809 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
1373 ft · 39 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 2 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 Sherwood 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.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sherwood and Partly Cloudy near Forest Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to Forest Grove?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Sherwood and 12.2 miles from Forest Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Sherwood and Partly Cloudy near Forest Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Hillsboro Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
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Union Station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Forest Grove. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).
#1 Sherwood
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,746 |
| Coordinates | 45.3565100, -122.8401000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
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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