Origin
Albany, OR
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Saint Helens, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
97.5 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
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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Saint Helens, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, OR to Saint Helens, OR covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street Southeast, Salem Avenue Southeast, Albany Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.42 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
48.8 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 97.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 97.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street Southeast 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 Albany, OR to Saint Helens, OR is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Albany, OR to Saint Helens, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Southeast | — | — |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Albany Avenue | — | — |
| Pacific Boulevard Southeast | — | — |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | — | — |
| OR 217 | — | — |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | — | — |
| US 26 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Saint Helens, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
4
Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
436 ft
·
18 sec
·
Albany Avenue
6
Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
7
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
8
Take the exit straight
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
10
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
11
Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 26 West
12
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
185th Avenue
14
Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
P.C.C. - Rock Creek
15
Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Germantown Road
17
Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
18
Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Saint Helens Road
20
Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
21
Continue on Columbia River Highway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
22
Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
23
Turn right onto Columbia Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Boulevard
24
Turn right onto South 8th Street
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 8th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 48.8 miles from Albany, OR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Helens, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Albany, OR · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Helens, OR
The final approach into Saint Helens, 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 Saint Helens, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.42 one way
$38.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
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: 34.1 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 | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Helens, OR
Morning in Saint Helens on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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
2h 14m 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 Saint Helens, OR covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street Southeast, Salem Avenue Southeast, Albany Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 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 $19.42 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 Albany, OR to Saint Helens, OR is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Albany, OR to Saint Helens, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, OR to Saint Helens, 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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