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Trip from Sherwood, OR to Cornelius, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

20.7 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oregon, USA

Sherwood, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Cornelius, OR

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Trip Overview

Sherwood, OR to Cornelius, OR is 20.7 miles and takes about 32m via Southwest Hillsboro Highway and other surface roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from the Pacific Coast region in Oregon to the Pacific Coast region in Oregon. You'll be navigating primarily on surface roads for the entire 20.7-mile stretch. Consider this a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest Hillsboro Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road 4.3 mi 6m
Southwest Johnson School Road 2.9 mi 4m
Southwest Golf Course Road 2.2 mi 3m
Southwest Elwert Road 1 mi 1m
Southwest Edy Road 1 mi 1m
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road 0.7 mi 1m
South 10th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Southwest Hillsboro Highway — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, OR and Cornelius, OR.

1

Start on Southwest Pine Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Southwest Pine Street
2

Continue on Southwest Sherwood Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Sherwood Boulevard
3

Continue on Southwest Edy Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Edy Road
4

Turn right onto Southwest Elwert Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Elwert Road
5

Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto OR 210

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto OR 219

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
8

Continue on OR 219

4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9

Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
10

Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
11

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
12

Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road
13

Continue on South 10th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

South 10th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Southwest Elwert Road

Turn right onto Southwest Elwert Road

Navigation decision point

7
7.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Turn right onto OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway

Navigation decision point

5
17.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | Southwest Tongue Lane

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

Navigation decision point

4
17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | Southwest Golf Course Road

Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.12 one way

$8.25 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $4.36 $8.73
premium $5.59 $4.56 $9.11
diesel $5.61 $4.57 $9.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
EV Truck/SUV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32

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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Sherwood, OR

Late night in Sherwood on Tuesday

Local time

3:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cornelius, OR

Late night in Cornelius on Tuesday

Local time

3:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

32m 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?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 6.2 miles on Southwest Hillsboro Highway. You'll be cruising through local roads for the entire 20.7-mile distance. Expect a steady pace without the interruptions of highway exits.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Southwest Hillsboro Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Southwest Elwert Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Southwest Elwert Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Southwest Hillsboro Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.8 miles (Southwest Elwert Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (OR 219 / Southwest Hillsboro Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornelius, 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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