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Trip from Albany, 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

1h 33m

Distance

73.3 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Happy Valley, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OR 99E, I 205, Salem Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on OR 99E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Albany, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 73.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 54.1 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 10 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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 73.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | OR 99E

Take the exit onto OR 99E

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
70 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

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 14 Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 99E 54.1 mi 1h 4m
I 205 12.8 mi 16m
Salem Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 3m
Southeast 129th Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Southeast Sunnyside Road 0.8 mi 1m
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
2nd Avenue Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
Southeast 122nd Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: OR 99E — 54.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Happy Valley, 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

54 mi · 1 hr 4 min · OR 99E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec
Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 205

13 mi · 16 min · I 205
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 14 Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
14

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
16

Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

10 ft · 0 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
17

Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

99 ft · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
18

Arrive at destination

Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Trip Plan

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 36.6 miles from Albany, OR, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 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 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 45m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Happy Valley, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 73.3 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 54.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Albany, OR · 45m into the drive

city in Marion County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodburn, OR

37 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Happy Valley, OR

The final approach into Happy Valley, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0 mi

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.3

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $40 to $50

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Loafers Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419268183

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.2

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.3

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.3

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.3

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.3

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.9

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.3

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26.2

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

West Waluga Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.6

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15036752549

Visit website

Waluga Park - East

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.6

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+15036353758

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 26.2

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 26.2

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.60 one way

$29.20 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.45 $30.91
premium $5.59 $16.13 $32.27
diesel $5.61 $16.18 $32.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Albany, OR

Morning in Albany on Saturday

Local time

7:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

37°F

Patchy Frost

NNW 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Destination

Happy Valley, OR

Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday

Local time

7:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

12 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 33m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Albany, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are OR 99E, I 205, Salem Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.6 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 $14.60 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 73.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Albany, 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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