This 260.2-mile journey from Hillsboro, OR to New Hope, OR takes approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. With 90% of the drive on highways, you can expect a relatively efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $52. This drive is primarily focused on interstate travel, so it's best suited for those who prefer covering distance quickly. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be exploring within the same general geographic area of Oregon.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
230 mi
4h 29m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
13m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
New Hope Road
3.4 mi
6m
Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Williams Highway
1.5 mi
3m
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 New Hope, OR.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·North 1st Avenue
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Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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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.
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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
Turn left onto OR 238
1.5 mi·3 min·Williams Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto New Hope Road
3.4 mi·6 min·New Hope Road
21
Arrive at destination
New Hope Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 19-minute duration, this drive is comfortably manageable in a single day. Plan to depart early to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic, especially if you encounter any urban areas. You'll have one designated stop on this route, so consider making it a midway point for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch on I-5 is 230 miles, and it's always wise to refuel before you're running on fumes, especially when covering significant distances on the highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.1 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 2h 42m 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 57 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.1 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Hope, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hillsboro, OR
This is one driving day of about 260.2 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hillsboro, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 255.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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,...
5
255.3 mi into trip|~5h 10m in|OR 238 / Williams Highway
Turn left onto OR 238 / Williams Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.14 one way
$106.27 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$56.53
$113.05
premium
$5.72
$58.59
$117.17
diesel
$5.35
$54.81
$109.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.1
0
$27.32
$12.49
Efficient EV
65.1
0
$22.77
$10.41
EV Truck/SUV
104.1
1
$36.43
$16.65
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
1:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
WNW 0 to 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Hope, OR
Afternoon
in New Hope on Wednesday
Local time
1:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 to 5 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
1 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 90% of this 260.2-mile route. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-5, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 230 miles. While the majority of the drive is on major highways, you'll also navigate roads like Southwest Hillsboro Highway and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. This means you'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel interspersed with more local road segments, offering a blend of speed and regional flavor.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 Southwest Hillsboro Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near Southwest Grahams 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 260.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 252.4 miles (Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,550 ft181 ft
Total Climb
1,491 ft
Total Descent
639 ft
Highest Point
1,550 ft
~223 mi in
Elevation Range
1,369 ft
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 5h 19m. Total distance: 260.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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 24 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 252.4 miles (Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Hope, OR before the return drive.
