Origin
Brownsville, OR
Night in Brownsville on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
96.9 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 96.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, West Bishop Way, Halsey-Sweet Home Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.30 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.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Brownsville, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 96.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 96.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Bishop Way | — | — |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | — | — |
| Highway 228 | — | — |
| Elligsen Road | — | — |
| Boones Ferry Road | — | — |
| Southwest Elligsen Road | — | — |
| Southwest Boones Ferry Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on Park Avenue
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bishop Way
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Bishop Way
4
Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
5
Continue on Highway 228
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Highway 228
6
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boones Ferry Road
10
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest Elligsen Road
11
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
12
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
13
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
14
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
15
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
17
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
18
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
21
Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
22
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
23
Continue on South 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
24
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 48.5 miles from Brownsville, OR, or about 57m 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 21 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hillsboro, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brownsville, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, OR
This is one driving day of about 96.9 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brownsville, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Brownsville, OR · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Brownsville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.30 one way
$38.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.57 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Hillsboro, OR
Night in Hillsboro on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
48 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
2 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 54m 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 Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 96.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, West Bishop Way, Halsey-Sweet Home Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Brownsville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.30 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 Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brownsville, OR to Hillsboro, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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