Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Morning in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Happy Valley, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 32.4 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Lincoln Street, Northeast Cornell Road, Northeast Brookwood Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Lincoln 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 Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 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 Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Lincoln Street | — | — |
| Northeast Cornell Road | — | — |
| Northeast Brookwood Parkway | — | — |
| Northeast Evergreen Parkway | — | — |
| Northeast Imbrie Drive | — | — |
| Northeast Cornelius Pass Road | — | — |
| US 26 East | — | — |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northeast Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Happy Valley, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Cornell Road
4
Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
5
Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Evergreen Parkway
6
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast Imbrie Drive
7
Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 26 East: Portland
9
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
10
Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
12
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
14
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marquam Bridge
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
17
Continue on Banfield Freeway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Banfield Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 205 South: Salem
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 205 South
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 205 South
20
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
4 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Foster Road
22
Continue on Southeast 94th Avenue
285 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast 94th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
24
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
25
Turn right onto Southeast 111th Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 111th Drive
26
Continue on Southeast 112th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 112th Avenue
27
Turn straight onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
29
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Happy Valley, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Happy Valley, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Happy Valley, OR
Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
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 Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 32.4 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Lincoln Street, Northeast Cornell Road, Northeast Brookwood Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $6.45 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 Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 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 Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillsboro, OR to Happy Valley, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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