Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Afternoon in Hillsboro on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Brookings, OR
Drive Time
7h 27m
Distance
351.6 mi
566 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 17m
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6 AM
7h 28m
8 AM
7h 48m
10 AM
7h 35m
12 PM
7h 33m
3 PM
7h 36m
5 PM
7h 47m
8 PM
7h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
Blair Damson
Brookings, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Brookings, OR covers 351.6 miles and takes about 7h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.97 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.8 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 27m drive with frequent turns across 351.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Hillsboro 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. 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 7h 27m, 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 Hillsboro, OR to Brookings, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Basalt Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Grahams Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Brookings, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
3
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
9
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
10
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
11
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
230 mi
·
4 hr 29 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
17
Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
18
Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
19
Continue on Redwood Highway
27 mi
·
39 min
·
Redwood Highway
20
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
21
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Stage Road
22
Turn right onto Caves Highway
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Caves Highway
23
Turn left onto Redwood Highway
44 mi
·
1 hr
·
Redwood Highway
24
Turn right onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Bank Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 101
26
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
27
Continue on Chetco Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chetco Avenue
28
Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
29
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.8 miles from Hillsboro, OR, or about 3h 43m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.8 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookings, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hillsboro, OR
This is one driving day of about 351.6 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hillsboro, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.8 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 3h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 175.8 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookings, OR
The final approach into Brookings, 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 Brookings, 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
$69.97 one way
$139.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $73.89 | $147.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $77.34 | $154.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.11 | $156.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.5 | 1 | $36.92 | $16.88 |
| Efficient EV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.6 | 1 | $49.22 | $22.50 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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
Brookings, OR
Afternoon in Brookings on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
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
7h 27m 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 Hillsboro, OR to Brookings, OR covers 351.6 miles and takes about 7h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Hillsboro Highway, Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.8 miles from Hillsboro, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.97 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 27m, 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 Hillsboro, OR to Brookings, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Brookings, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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