Origin
Harbor, OR
Morning in Harbor on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harbor, OR to Hillsboro, OR
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
338.4 mi
545 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
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6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
Blair Damson
Trip Overview
The drive from Harbor, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 338.4 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lower Harbor Road, Oregon Coast Highway, Route 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
169.2 miles from Harbor, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 338.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lower Harbor Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harbor, OR to Hillsboro, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Harbor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Coast Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grants Pass Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elligsen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boones Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lower Harbor Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harbor, OR and Hillsboro, OR.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Harbor Road
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lower Harbor Road
3
Take the ramp straight toward Lower Harbor Road
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lower Harbor Road
4
Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
5
Continue on Route 101
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 101
6
Turn left onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Bank Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Redwood Highway
8
Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
9
Merge slight left
230 mi
·
4 hr 28 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boones Ferry Road
12
Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest Elligsen Road
13
Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
14
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
15
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
16
Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
17
Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
18
Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
19
Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
20
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
23
Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
24
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
25
Continue on South 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.2 miles from Harbor, OR, or about 3h 14m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.2 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
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 Harbor, 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 Harbor, OR
This is one driving day of about 338.4 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harbor, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 169.2 mi from Harbor, OR · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 169.2 miles from Harbor, 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
$67.35 one way
$134.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $71.12 | $142.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $74.43 | $148.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.18 | $150.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.5 | 1 | $35.53 | $16.24 |
| Efficient EV | 84.6 | 0 | $29.61 | $13.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.4 | 1 | $47.38 | $21.66 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
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
10 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
6h 28m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harbor, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers 338.4 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lower Harbor Road, Oregon Coast Highway, Route 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.2 miles from Harbor, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harbor, OR to Hillsboro, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harbor, OR to Hillsboro, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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