Origin
Albany, OR
Afternoon in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Cedar Hills, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Cedar Hills, OR
Anthony Rahayel
Trip Overview
This 67.4-mile drive from Albany to Cedar Hills, Oregon, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 25 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via OR 99E and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, with a brief stint on Salem Avenue Southeast. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, this journey is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it less about long stretches of open road and more about a steady progression through Oregon's Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a single day's adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 67.4-mile journey. While only 8% of the route is on highways, you'll experience a significant 57.8-mile stretch on OR 99E, offering a consistent experience for a good portion of your travel. The Beaverton-Tigard Freeway will introduce a faster pace before you transition back to more local roads. This route demands attention with frequent turns and changes in road type, keeping you engaged as you make your way towards Cedar Hills.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 99E is the longest continuous segment at about 57.8 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Salem Avenue Southeast.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Navigation decision point
8
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, 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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
7
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward Walker Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward Walker Road
6
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Southwest Walker Road
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 Albany, OR to Cedar Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 57.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Walker Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lynnridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Mayfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99E
— 57.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Cedar Hills, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
222 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
225 ft
·
4 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
4
Continue on Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
436 ft
·
17 sec
·
Albany Avenue
6
Turn left onto OR 99E
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
7
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
8
Take the exit onto OR 99E
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
OR 99E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto OR 217
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1
Toward Walker Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southwest Walker Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Mayfield Avenue
14
Turn left onto Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes for this 67.4-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. You won't need to split this drive, and with no designated stops in the data, you can easily pull over as needed. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the longer stretch on OR 99E and the freeway sections. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's a good idea to start with a full tank to ensure you don't have to interrupt your journey for refueling, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 57.8 miles.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.7 miles from Albany, OR, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.8 miles.
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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 42m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Hills, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OR 99E for about 57.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Albany, OR · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Hills, OR
The final approach into Cedar Hills, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.43 one way
$26.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Cedar Hills on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
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
3 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
1h 25m 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 Albany, OR to Cedar Hills, OR covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 99E, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Salem Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Albany, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.43 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 67.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Albany, OR to Cedar Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
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