Hillsboro to Harbor is 350.6 miles and takes about 7h 25m via I 5 and Redwood Highway, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip connects two points within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traveling south through Oregon. While much of the route is on major highways, it offers a straightforward path down the coast. Plan for a solid day of driving to cover the distance and reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.3 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
230 mi
4h 29m
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi
1h 40m
Route 101
10.2 mi
13m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
13m
North Bank Road
6.7 mi
9m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Oregon Coast Highway
4.3 mi
5m
Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 230 mi, about 4h 29m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,763 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,120
Quietest
1 AM
~160 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Harbor, OR.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
3
Continue on OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
9
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
10
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
11
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·47 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·53 sec·Southwest Day Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15
Take the ramp onto I 5
230 mi·4 hr 29 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
0.5 mi·44 sec·Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
296 ft·5 sec·Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
18
Merge onto US 199
2.3 mi·4 min·Grants Pass Parkway
19
Continue on US 199
27 mi·39 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
21
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Stage Road
22
Turn right onto OR 46
0.3 mi·53 sec·Caves Highway
23
Turn left onto US 199
44 mi·1 hr·Redwood Highway
24
Turn right onto CA 197
6.7 mi·9 min·North Bank Road
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
10 mi·13 min·Route 101
26
Continue on US 101
4.3 mi·5 min·Oregon Coast Highway
27
Turn left onto CR 848
284 ft·11 sec·West Hoffeldt Lane
28
Turn right onto CR 815
0.6 mi·1 min·Shopping Center Avenue
29
Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, aim to depart Hillsboro in the morning to ensure you arrive in Harbor with daylight to spare. With two planned stops, you can break up the 350.6 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before leaving I 5, as services can become more spread out on the latter portions of Redwood Highway and Route 101. This drive is feasible in one day, but consider an early start to avoid feeling rushed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.3 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 230 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 77 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.3 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harbor, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hillsboro, OR
This is one driving day of about 350.6 miles and 7h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Hillsboro, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 230 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 252.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.2 mi into trip|~15m in|OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.3 mi into trip|~33m in|Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.5 mi into trip|~36m in|I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
252.4 mi into trip|~5h 5m in|Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Take the exit onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
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252.9 mi into trip|~5h 6m in|Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Keep slight right at fork onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.60 one way
$143.19 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg123 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$76.17
$152.33
premium
$5.72
$78.94
$157.88
diesel
$5.35
$73.85
$147.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105.2
1
$36.81
$16.83
Efficient EV
87.7
1
$30.68
$14.02
EV Truck/SUV
140.2
1
$49.08
$22.44
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon
in Hillsboro on Wednesday
Local time
12:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
WNW 0 to 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Harbor, OR
Afternoon
in Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
12:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Cloudy
S 1 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
7h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 69% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 230 miles on I 5. After this significant highway portion, you'll transition to Redwood Highway and Route 101. Expect a period of dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate out of the Portland metro area before settling into more rural cruising.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 230 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Redwood Highway. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 350.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,934 ft24 ft
Total Climb
2,134 ft
Total Descent
2,305 ft
Highest Point
1,934 ft
~300.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,909 ft
Notable High Points
1,934 ft at ~300.5 miles+615 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hillsboro, OR and Harbor, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
Ocean Beaches
252.4 mi in|~5h 5m|via Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Crescent City
252.4 mi in|~5h 5m|via Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Hillsboro is a city in the Portland Metropolitan Area in Oregon. It contains several districts such as hip and trendy Orenco in all of its high-density glory, along with more rural South Hillsboro, although the mayor's building program is building up this area into subdivisions as of 2022. Central Hillsboro and the downtown area contains buildings dated back to the 1950s, and a few earlier examples still exist. Northern Hillsboro around the airport is mostly industrial with no tourist attractions other than the hotels.
Top landmarks
•Washington County Jail — formerly listed on the NRHP in Oregon, was located in Hillsboro, has been moved,...
•Charles Shorey House — historic house in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 25m. Total distance: 350.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 230 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harbor, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Harbor, OR before the return drive.
