Origin
Bandon, OR
Afternoon in Bandon on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Bandon, OR to Albany, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
166.6 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bandon, OR to Albany, OR covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oregon Coast Highway, Newport Lane, Evans Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.19 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.3 miles from Bandon, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 166.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oregon Coast Highway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bandon, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Bandon, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Highway | — | — |
| Newport Lane | — | — |
| Evans Boulevard | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
| South Bayshore Drive | — | — |
| Tremont Avenue | — | — |
| Sheridan Avenue | — | — |
| Sherman Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oregon Coast Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bandon, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Street Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Southeast
2
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
3
Continue on Newport Lane
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newport Lane
4
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
358 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
5
Continue on Evans Boulevard
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evans Boulevard
6
Turn slight right onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
7
Continue on South Bayshore Drive
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bayshore Drive
8
Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Avenue
9
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
11
Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sherman Avenue
12
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
13
Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
14
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
15
Turn right onto Highway 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
16
Continue on Highway 126
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 126
17
Turn left onto Territorial Road
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Territorial Road
18
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Territorial Highway
19
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
20
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
21
Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
22
Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
23
Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
24
Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
25
Continue on Ivy Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Street
26
Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 99E
27
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
28
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
29
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
30
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
31
Continue on Pacific Boulevard Southwest
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Boulevard Southwest
32
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street Southwest
33
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.3 miles from Bandon, OR, or about 1h 42m 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 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 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 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bandon, 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 Bandon, OR
This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Bandon, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.3 mi from Bandon, OR · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Bandon, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, OR
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$33.19 one way
$66.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $35.12 | $70.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.78 | $73.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Albany, OR
Afternoon in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Florence, OR
83 mi in
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.
Road read
3h 24m 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 Bandon, OR to Albany, OR covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oregon Coast Highway, Newport Lane, Evans Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Bandon, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bandon, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Bandon, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bandon, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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