Trip from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

65.1 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

Downtown Hillsboro, OR, OR

Hillsboro, OR

Blair Damson

Trip Overview

The drive from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Oregon Coast Highway, North Main Avenue, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32.5 miles from Bay City, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 65.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oregon Coast Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Oregon Coast Highway Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Wilson River Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Wilson River Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Sunset Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Glencoe Rd Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Glencoe Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Oregon Coast Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay City, OR and Hillsboro, OR.

1

Start on 5th Street

164 ft · 9 sec · 5th Street
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway

3.9 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
3

Continue on North Main Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue
4

Turn left onto 3rd Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street
5

Continue on Wilson River Highway

31 mi · 42 min · Wilson River Highway
6

Continue on Northwest Wilson River Highway

18 mi · 25 min · Northwest Wilson River Highway
7

Take the ramp straight

0.4 mi · 30 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Glencoe Rd., North Plains
10

Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Northwest Glencoe Road
11

Continue on North 1st Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 32.5 miles from Bay City, OR, or about 40m into the drive.

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 65.1 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.5 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 8m

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 Bay City, 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 Bay City, OR

This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bay City, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.5 mi from Bay City, OR · 40m into the drive

Downtown Forest Grove, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forest Grove, OR

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Forest Grove, OR to Hillsboro, OR

6.3 mi · 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Forest Grove, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forest Grove, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Bay City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hillsboro, OR

The final approach into Hillsboro, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hillsboro, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.96 one way

$25.91 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $13.68 $27.36
premium $5.59 $14.32 $28.64
diesel $5.64 $14.46 $28.93

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: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.84 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.11 $4.17

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bay City, OR

Evening in Bay City on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hillsboro, OR

Evening in Hillsboro on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

1h 20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oregon Coast Highway, North Main Avenue, 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Bay City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bay City, OR to Hillsboro, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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