Origin
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
3:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Cedar Hills, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hills, OR
Anthony Rahayel
Trip Overview
This short 7.4-mile journey from Portland to Cedar Hills in Oregon is a breeze, taking only about 15 minutes to complete. It's a local drive with a turn-heavy profile, making it perfect for a quick trip rather than an overnight stay. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate via Sunset Highway and Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard. Since both the origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries. This drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a convenient way to get from one point to another without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a highly localized driving experience on this route, with a turn-heavy profile and no highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Sunset Highway. The road character is predominantly that of local streets, requiring your attention for frequent turns and navigating residential or commercial areas rather than open highway cruising. You'll be weaving through neighborhood streets and main arteries like Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard and Northwest 13th Avenue, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Northwest 13th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (Northwest 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northwest 13th Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 68
Toward Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Beaverton, Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Beaverton, Southwest Cedar Hills Bouleva...
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Portland, OR to Cedar Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
6.2 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Lynnridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Cedar Hills, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5
Continue on US 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 26
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 68
Toward Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Beaverton, Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Cedar Hills, OR
Late night in Cedar Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:47 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
4 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
15m 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 Portland, OR to Cedar Hills, OR covers 7.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Highway, Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard, Northwest 13th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Northwest 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Portland, OR to Cedar Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
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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