Origin
Forest Grove, OR
Night in Forest Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Grove, 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
14m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Grove, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Forest Grove and Hillsboro, this 6.3-mile trip is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal choice for a one-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of Baseline Street, Pacific Avenue, and Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is a highly economical way to move through the Pacific Coast region. Since both towns are located within the same regional area, you won't experience a major shift in geography, but the route provides a reliable connection for your daily travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Pacific Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 19th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 19th Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Oak Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baseline Street
— 2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on OR 8
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
2
Turn left onto Council Street
470 ft
·
25 sec
·
Council Street
3
Turn left onto OR 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue
4
Continue on OR 8
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
19th Way
5
Turn slight right onto OR 8
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue
6
Continue on OR 8
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Baseline Street
7
Continue on OR 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
8
Continue on OR 8
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Baseline Street
9
Continue on OR 8
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Oak Street
10
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southwest Main Street
11
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Council Street
Turn left onto Council Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 8 / 19th Avenue
Turn left onto OR 8 / 19th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
9:20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 zero highway miles. You will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting only 2 miles along Baseline Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for frequent adjustments rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. The character of the drive is defined by its urban connectivity, requiring you to stay attentive through the various turns between the two cities. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that emphasizes local navigation over long-distance travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Baseline Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Council Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Council Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 8 / 19th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Southwest Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.3-mile drive is an absolute breeze for a weekend trip, easily doable in under 15 minutes each way. You'll be back home before you know it, with plenty of time for other activities.
Family Friendly
Perfect for families, this super short 6.3-mile route takes only about 14 minutes and is easy to navigate. It's way too short for any complaints from the back seat!
Solo Traveler
This 6.3-mile, 14-minute drive is incredibly comfortable for a solo traveler. It's a quick hop with minimal hassle, making it perfect for a solo errand or quick visit.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
As a first-time driver, this 6.3-mile route is ideal. With 0% highway and a simple 14-minute drive, it's a low-stress way to get comfortable behind the wheel.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Baseline 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 (Council Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OR 8 / 19th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Southwest Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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