Sublimity to Hillsboro is 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m via I 5 and North Santiam Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, moving from the rolling hills around Sublimity to the more developed areas near Hillsboro. Expect a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on the interstate balanced by local highway travel. It's a relatively short trip, making it a straightforward option for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Sublimity, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
32.5 mi
38m
North Santiam Highway
9.5 mi
12m
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
9.5 mi
12m
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.8 mi
7m
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
2m
Sublimity Road Southeast
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sublimity, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on CR 30
0.1 mi·16 sec·South Center Street
2
Turn left onto CR 29
0.4 mi·39 sec·West Starr Street
3
Continue on CR 29
1.0 mi·1 min·Sublimity Road Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
5
Merge onto OR 22
9.5 mi·12 min·North Santiam Highway
6
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
32 mi·37 min·I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1BToward I 5 North: PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi·27 sec·I 5
Exit 286Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
158 ft·9 sec·I 5
Toward Boones Ferry RoadUse the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
11
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·54 sec·Southwest Day Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·48 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
14
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwest 124th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
17
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto OR 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
21
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi·10 min·Southwest Hillsboro Highway
22
Continue on OR 219
0.7 mi·2 min·South 1st Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 30m duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 66.6-mile drive without feeling rushed. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's wise to ensure you have enough gas before departing Sublimity, as there are no listed stops along the way. Pay attention to the transition from I 5 to the North Santiam Highway, as this is where the driving environment will shift most noticeably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Sublimity, OR, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.5 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sublimity, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sublimity, OR
This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Sublimity, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 32.5 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 11.4 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.4 mi into trip|~15m in|I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
43.6 mi into trip|~53m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
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 286
Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
8
43.8 mi into trip|~53m in|I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Boones Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Boones Ferry Road
6
43.9 mi into trip|~53m in|Southwest Elligsen Road
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
55.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.27 one way
$26.54 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$14.04
$28.08
premium
$5.59
$14.66
$29.32
diesel
$5.61
$14.70
$29.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$6.99
$3.20
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.83
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sublimity, OR
Night
in Sublimity on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hillsboro, OR
Night
in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
33 mi in
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
24 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
1h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 66.6-mile journey features a mixed drive profile, with about 50% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 32.5 miles on I 5, offering a chance to cover ground efficiently. As you transition to the North Santiam Highway and Southwest Hillsboro Highway, the character of the drive will likely change, introducing more local road conditions. This blend means you'll encounter both faster-paced interstate sections and more varied, potentially slower, two-lane highway segments.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 5; OR 99E.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 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 11.4 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on I 5. 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 Hillsboro, 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 11.4 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsboro, OR before heading back.
