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Trip from Beaverton, OR to Bay City, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

73.6 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m

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

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Beaverton, OR

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Bay City, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beaverton, OR to Bay City, OR covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OR 6, Northwest Sunset Highway, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on OR 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.66 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

36.8 miles from Beaverton, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 6 49.1 mi 1h 6m
Northwest Sunset Highway 13.4 mi 18m
Oregon Coast Highway 3.7 mi 5m
Southwest Murray Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
Latimer Road North 2 mi 3m
Wilson River Loop 1.5 mi 3m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Southwest Farmington Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: OR 6 — 49.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Bay City, OR.

1

Start on OR 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

298 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto OR 8

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road
4

Continue on OR 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
5

Turn right onto Southwest Murray Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Murray Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 26 West: Seaside
7

Merge onto US 26

13 mi · 18 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto OR 6

49 mi · 1 hr 6 min · OR 6
Toward Banks, Tillamook Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Turn right onto Wilson River Loop

1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop
10

Continue on Latimer Road North

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
11

Continue on Latimer Road North

1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
12

Turn right onto US 101

3.7 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
13

Turn right onto 5th Street

163 ft · 4 sec · 5th Street
14

Arrive at destination

5th Street

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 36.8 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 52m 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 28m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Beaverton, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beaverton, OR

This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Beaverton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OR 6 for about 49.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Banks, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Banks, 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

North Plains, OR

Fuel and coffee

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

Vernonia, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant -Beaverton

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beaverton, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.3

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15039721599

Visit website

The Landing | Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bay City, Oregon

0.2 mi

Werner Beef & Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tillamook, Oregon

1.9 mi

Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant -Beaverton

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.3

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15039721599

Visit website

The Landing | Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Bay City, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+15033772895

Werner Beef & Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+15038427114

Visit website

Bunker Grille

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.6

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19712894653

Visit website

Alice's Country House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.8

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15038427927

Visit website

Garcia's Cocina

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19713896510

Fern | Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15038424133

Visit website

Garibaldi Portside Bistro

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.6

Garibaldi, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+19712651091

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 10.5

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 15.8

North Plains, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.5

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68.4

Tillamook, Oregon

+18002750639

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21

Banks, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.5

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15036472418

Visit website

Tillamook State Forest

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 57.8

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15033572191

Visit website

Portland Escape Rooms- Beaverton

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15038934228

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Beaverton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.3

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+15034703229

Visit website

Tillamook Forest Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 47.3

Tillamook, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15038156800

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Escape Rooms Beaverton

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.3

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15037473195

Visit website

Sunset Speedway

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21

Banks, Oregon

+15415702272

Visit website

Magnolia Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.3

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15036290111

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road

Turn left onto OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward US 26 West: Seaside

Navigation decision point

Toward US 26 West: Seaside
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | OR 6

Take the exit onto OR 6 toward Banks, Tillamook

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Banks, Tillamook

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.66 one way

$29.32 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.52 $31.03
premium $5.59 $16.20 $32.40
diesel $5.61 $16.25 $32.50

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: 25.8 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 22.1 0 $7.73 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71

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 15, 2026

Origin

Beaverton, OR

Afternoon in Beaverton on Saturday

Local time

1:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bay City, OR

Afternoon in Bay City on Saturday

Local time

1:54 PM

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

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

1h 45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

73.6 mi in 1h 45m, mostly highway — 49.1 mi of that is on OR 6.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on OR 6.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 6 and Northwest Sunset Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Beaverton, OR and Bay City, OR, road signs point toward Banks and Tillamook.

Banks

17.3 mi in | ~26m | via OR 6

Tillamook

17.3 mi in | ~26m | via OR 6

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on OR 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bay City, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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