Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
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Raleigh Hills, OR
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Hillsboro to Raleigh Hills is 12.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via OR 8, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brevity and focus on main roads, it's an easy drive for a quick errand or a scenic detour. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, and the minimal fuel cost makes it an economical option. Consider this route for its straightforwardness and ease of navigation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 8 | 8.7 mi | 16m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Oak Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Laurelwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Champion Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Raleigh Hills, OR.
Start on North 1st Avenue
Turn left onto OR 8
Turn slight right onto OR 8
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Turn right onto Southwest Laurelwood Avenue
Turn right onto OR 210
Turn right onto Southwest Champion Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto OR 8 / Southeast Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight right onto OR 8
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Southwest Champion Place
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Raleigh Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is 68% highway, with the longest stretch of highway driving covering 8.7 miles on OR 8. The highway portion will likely feel like continuous cruising with fewer interruptions. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets for the remaining miles, which will involve more local traffic and intersections. Expect a noticeable shift in pace as you move from the faster highway sections to the more deliberate pace of urban and suburban roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 8 and Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near OR 8 / Southeast Oak Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (OR 8 / Southeast Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 8): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
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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