Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Late night in Hillsboro on Tuesday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Portland, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Stretching just 21.6 miles, this quick trip from Hillsboro to Portland is a straightforward commute that you can easily complete in about 32 minutes. Since the entire route remains within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, making it a perfect one-day excursion. With a fuel budget of only $4, it is an incredibly economical drive for a morning or afternoon outing. You will navigate primarily via Northeast Lincoln Street, Northeast Cornell Road, and Northeast Brookwood Parkway rather than utilizing major interstates. Because of the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of a rapid transit between these two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Cornell Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Brookwood Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Evergreen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Imbrie Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Portland, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
4
Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Evergreen Parkway
6
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast Imbrie Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 26
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 26
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 405
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
15
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
17
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northeast Imbrie Drive
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Seattle
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
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 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 that demands your full attention as you navigate through the connecting roadways. With 0% highway share, this route avoids the monotony of high-speed interstates in favor of a more localized experience. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the path relies on surface streets that require consistent focus. The character of the drive is defined by its frequent transitions between roads rather than long-distance cruising. You will feel the technical nature of the path as you progress through the turns, keeping the pace steady throughout the entire 32-minute journey.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Northwest Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Northeast Imbrie Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Northeast Imbrie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Portland, OR
Full guide →Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of Portland, "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of Oregon, Portland's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent microbreweries, and eco-friendly urban planning policies, as well as a reputation for colorful characters and a proudly liberal outlook with an attitude to match. Lying about 70 mi (124 km) from the Pacific Coast on Oregon's northern border, the city straddles the Willamette River (pronounced will-LAM-ett; just remember the rhyme "It's Willamette, dammit.") south of its confluence with the Columbia River. To the east, majestic Mount Hood forms an inspiring backdrop for Portland's skyline.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. 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 Portland, 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 5.5 miles (Northeast Imbrie Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, 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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