Origin
Cedar Hills, OR
Late night in Cedar Hills on Tuesday
Local time
3:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hills, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hills, OR
Anthony Rahayel
Hillsboro, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Cedar Hills to Hillsboro is 9.9 miles and takes about 21 minutes via East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Oregon. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick connection between these two nearby communities. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it an easy commute or a simple leg of a larger regional exploration. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 4.3 mi | 10m |
| West Baseline Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Jenkins Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lynnridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 4.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Southwest Jenkins Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Jenkins Road
4
Continue on West Baseline Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Baseline Road
5
Turn straight onto East Main Street
4.3 mi
·
10 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southwest Jenkins Road
Turn right onto Southwest Jenkins Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Late night in Hillsboro on Tuesday
Local time
3:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles along East Main Street. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through local streets, transitioning from East Main Street to West Baseline Road and then Southwest Jenkins Road. The absence of highway miles means you'll be interacting with local traffic and signals throughout the entire 9.9-mile distance.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Hills, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Southwest Jenkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on East Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Southwest Jenkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsboro, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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