Origin
Damascus, OR
Night in Damascus on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Damascus, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Damascus, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 36.9 miles, the drive from Damascus to Hillsboro is a straightforward transit across the region that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because the entire route remains within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you won't experience significant climatic or geographical shifts. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it functions more as a local connection than a multi-day expedition. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel is a safe bet for this distance. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to power through or linger if your schedule permits. It is a practical, no-nonsense trip that gets you from the outskirts of Damascus to the heart of Hillsboro efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Cornell Road | 5.8 mi | 12m |
| US 26 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Milwaukie Expressway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Sunrise Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Cornell Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Cornell Road
— 5.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on OR 212
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto OR 224
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunrise Expressway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OR 224
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
4
Continue on OR 99E
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
155 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on Southeast Woodward Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southeast Woodward Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue
127 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast 8th Avenue
8
Take the exit onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
9
Continue on US 26
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Island Bridge
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 26
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 26
404 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest Caruthers Street
12
Continue on US 26
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Southwest Broadway
13
Take the exit onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 26
Toward I 405 North, US 26 West: Zoo, Forestry Center
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 405; US 26
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
15
Take the exit onto US 26
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 26
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 26
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Cornell Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Northeast Cornell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
22
Turn slight right
229 ft
·
10 sec
23
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Damascus, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 26
Take the exit onto US 26 toward I 405 North, US 26 West: Zoo, Forestry Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North, US 26 West: Zoo, Forestry C...
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 26
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.03 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
25 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
59m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway share. Your journey relies on a mix of local roads, specifically Highway 212, the Sunrise Expressway, and the Milwaukie Expressway. Because you are navigating through local infrastructure, the driving experience is constant and requires your full attention. There is no single, long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, meaning the road character shifts as you transition between these specific connectors. Be prepared for a technical drive that demands frequent adjustments behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Northeast Cornell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in near US 26.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles (US 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Damascus, OR to Hillsboro, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Forestry Center along the way.
Forestry Center
15.9 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Northeast Cornell Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hillsboro, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 15.1 miles (US 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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