Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
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Brownsville, OR
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Hillsboro to Brownsville is 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily keeps you on the interstate, offering a straightforward connection between two points within Oregon's Pacific Coast region. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently, with most of your journey on the main north-south corridor of I 5. Consider this trip for its simplicity and directness, especially if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extensive sightseeing tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 96.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 69.5 miles on I 5, which forms the backbone of this journey. Expect a profile that is predominantly fast-paced interstate travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local highways and roads before merging onto and exiting I 5.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Hillsboro Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 5): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 69.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 124th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Brownsville, OR.
Start on North 1st Avenue
Continue on OR 219
Continue on OR 219
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Take the ramp onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn left onto OR 228
Continue on OR 228
Continue on OR 228
Continue on OR 228
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Arrive at destination
With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this route is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for departure time. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so plan accordingly. Since there are no specified stops, you can decide if and when you'd like to pull over for a break, though the longest stretch on I 5 is nearly 70 miles, so consider a brief pause before or during that segment. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, particularly as you approach and depart urban areas along I 5. A good tip is to check your tire pressure before you leave; it can improve fuel efficiency on longer highway stretches.
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.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Hillsboro, OR
This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 1h 6m 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.5 miles.
The final approach into Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.22 one way
$38.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $20.34 | $40.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
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: 33.8 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 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hillsboro on Friday
Local time
11:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Brownsville on Friday
Local time
11:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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