Origin
Florence, OR
Morning in Florence on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
159.4 mi
257 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, OR
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Hillsboro, OR
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Trip Overview
This 159.4-mile drive from Florence to Hillsboro takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily travel on Highway 126, Pacific Highway West, and Tualatin Valley Highway, with about 39% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $32. The route offers a mixed driving experience as you transition from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to the inland Pacific Coast region. With only one recommended stop, it’s designed for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.7 miles from Florence, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway segments with local roads. While 39% of the drive is on highways, you'll also navigate through varying road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 40.6 miles on Highway 126, offering a good opportunity to settle in. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving from coastal influences inland. This varied terrain means you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 126 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 18th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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18th Street
Turn left onto 18th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Spruce Street
Turn right onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OR 126 / Highway 126
At end of road, turn left onto OR 126 / Highway 126
Navigation decision point
4
41.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
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Poodle Creek Road
Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
158.6 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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Southwest Main Street
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 126 | 40.6 mi | 56m |
| Pacific Highway West | 23.8 mi | 29m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 99 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Highway 36 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Poodle Creek Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Territorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 126
— 40.6 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 18th Street
281 ft
·
9 sec
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18th Street
3
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Spruce Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 126
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 126
5
Continue on OR 126
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Highway 126
6
Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Poodle Creek Road
7
Turn right onto OR 36
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 36
8
Turn left onto Territorial Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Territorial Road
9
Continue on Territorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Territorial Highway
10
Continue on OR 200
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South 5th Street
11
Turn left onto OR 99W
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 99
12
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
13
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 99
14
Continue on OR 99W
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
16
Merge onto OR 34
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Newport-Corvallis Highway
17
Turn left onto Northwest Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Harrison Boulevard
18
Turn right onto OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 3rd Street
19
Continue on OR 99W
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
145 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
23
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
24
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Trade Street
27
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
28
Continue on OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
29
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
30
Continue on OR 99W
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Baker Street
31
Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
32
Continue on Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
33
Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
34
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
35
Turn left onto OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
36
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
37
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
38
Continue on OR 47
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
39
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
40
Continue on OR 47
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
41
Turn right onto OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
42
Continue on OR 8
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Baseline Street
43
Continue on OR 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
44
Continue on OR 8
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Baseline Street
45
Continue on OR 8
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Oak Street
46
Turn left onto Southwest Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Southwest Main Street
47
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West Main Street
48
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
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North 1st Avenue
49
Arrive at destination
North 1st Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 51-minute trip, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 40.6-mile stretch on Highway 126, as services might be less frequent. The estimated $32 fuel cost should be factored into your budget. Given the manageable distance, you have the advantage of stopping whenever you feel the need for a break.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.7 miles from Florence, OR, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Florence, 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 Florence, OR
This is one driving day of about 159.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 40.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.7 mi from Florence, OR · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.7 miles from Florence, 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
$31.75 one way
$63.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $33.61 | $67.21 |
| premium | $5.59 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.19 | $70.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.32 | $10.20 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Morning in Hillsboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 51m 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 Florence, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 159.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 126, Pacific Highway West, Tualatin Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.7 miles from Florence, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florence, OR to Hillsboro, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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