Origin
Beaverton, OR
Afternoon in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
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1h 43m
Distance
84.4 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
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Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
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Beaverton, OR
@coldbeer
Halsey, OR
David Lyutov
Traveling from Beaverton to Halsey covers 84.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. Both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, keeping the environment familiar throughout the transit. Because the route is highly efficient, it serves as a practical connection for travelers looking to move quickly between these two points. Expect a direct, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
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
42.2 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 95% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. You will begin by navigating the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway before transitioning onto I-5 for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 75 miles along the interstate, providing a consistent pace for most of the drive. As you approach the final leg, you will exit onto the Halsey-Sweet Home Highway to reach your destination. This path is defined by its speed and efficiency rather than technical curves or winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 75 mi | 1h 28m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lombard Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Hall Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Halsey, OR.
Start on OR 10
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street
Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue
Turn left onto OR 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 228
Turn left onto OR 99E
Turn left onto West G Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 43 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around peak traffic hours. Since the route is almost entirely highway-based, it is a great candidate for a quick, one-day trip without the need for multiple rest stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-5, as this stretch accounts for the vast majority of your 84.4-mile journey. Because you are spending 95% of your time on highways, try to time your drive to avoid the heaviest commute windows to ensure a smoother experience. This short, efficient route allows you to spend more time at your destination rather than behind the wheel.
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Halsey, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Beaverton, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 84.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Beaverton, OR · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.
The final approach into Halsey, 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 Halsey, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.80 one way
$33.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Halsey on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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