Hillsboro to North Bend is 203.7 miles and takes about 4h 59m via Oregon Coast Highway and Highway 126, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region in Oregon to the same region, offering a mixed highway and surface road experience. Given the relatively short duration, it's a manageable drive, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger coastal exploration. The route is designed for a single day of travel, making it a convenient option for those looking to maximize their time on the coast.
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
101.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and North Bend, OR.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
79 ft·6 sec·North 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
3
Continue on Southwest Main Street
477 ft·13 sec·Southwest Main Street
4
Turn right onto OR 8
0.4 mi·43 sec·Southwest Baseline Street
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Continue on OR 8
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on OR 8
0.7 mi·1 min·Baseline Street
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Continue on OR 8
1.6 mi·3 min·North Adair Street
8
Continue on OR 8
0.4 mi·55 sec·Pacific Avenue
9
Turn left onto OR 47
6.8 mi·9 min·Tualatin Valley Highway
10
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi·58 sec·Front Street
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Continue on OR 47
7.6 mi·10 min·Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi·1 min·North Maple Street
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Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi·3 min·Tualatin Valley Highway
14
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi·1 min·North Yamhill Street
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·West Main Street
16
Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Northwest Meadow Lake Road
17
Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi·6 min·Westside Road
18
Continue on Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Northeast Baker Street
19
Merge onto OR 99W
200 ft·4 sec·Northeast Pacific Highway West
20
Continue on OR 99W
1.2 mi·1 min·Northeast Adams Street
21
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Baker Street
22
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.3 mi·40 sec·Southwest Baker Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi·5 min·Pacific Highway West
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Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi·54 sec·North Trade Street
25
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi·14 min·Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi·49 sec·Main Street
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Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi·3 min·South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
97 ft·1 sec·South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi·3 min·South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi·2 min·Pacific Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on OR 99W
19 mi·23 min·South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on OR 99W
1.7 mi·4 min·Northwest 4th Street
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Merge onto OR 99W
3.8 mi·7 min·Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on OR 99W
12 mi·16 min·State Highway 99
35
Continue on OR 99W
0.8 mi·1 min·North 5th Street
36
Turn right onto OR 200
0.2 mi·29 sec·South 5th Street
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Continue on OR 200
6.6 mi·9 min·Territorial Highway
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Continue on Territorial Road
1.8 mi·2 min·Territorial Road
39
At end of road, turn right onto OR 36
8.4 mi·11 min·Highway 36
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Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road
6.8 mi·11 min·Poodle Creek Road
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At end of road, turn right onto OR 126
26 mi·36 min·Highway 126
42
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
43
Merge onto US 101
22 mi·33 min·Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
45
Continue on US 101
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
46
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi·1 min·Sherman Avenue
47
Turn right onto OR 540
59 ft·2 sec·Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at destination
OR 540
Trip Plan
For this 203.7-mile drive, consider leaving Hillsboro in the morning to make the most of the daylight, as the estimated drive time is just under 5 hours. While the route is doable in a single day, there's flexibility to stop if needed, though only one major stop is factored into the planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer stretches, with an estimated cost of $42 for the trip. The transition from highway to surface roads means you'll want to adjust your speed accordingly throughout the drive.
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 101.9 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.3 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 45 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 miles or 2h 29m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bend, 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 203.7 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 Oregon Coast Highway for about 43.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.3 and 117.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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23.3 mi into trip|~38m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip|~40m in|Westside Road
Turn left onto Westside Road
Navigation decision point
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31.7 mi into trip|~52m in|OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
117.7 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|OR 126 / Highway 126
At end of road, turn right onto OR 126 / Highway 126
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.10 one way
$72.19 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$38.65
$77.31
premium
$5.04
$40.44
$80.87
diesel
$4.80
$38.46
$76.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.39
$9.78
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.82
$8.15
EV Truck/SUV
81.5
1
$28.52
$13.04
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Late night
in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
NW 2 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
North Bend, OR
Late night
in North Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
N 8 to 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
2 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
4h 59m 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?
About 30% of this drive is on highways, with the remainder on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 43.3 miles on the Oregon Coast Highway before transitioning to other routes. Expect a mix of driving conditions, moving from more developed areas to potentially more rural cruising as you progress. The profile suggests you'll notice the change from faster highway speeds to slower surface road travel.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.3 mi on Oregon Coast Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near West Main Street.
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 203.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 23.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (Westside Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 59m. Total distance: 203.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.3 miles on Oregon Coast Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (Westside Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at North Bend, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
