Origin
Beaverton, OR
Late night in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaverton, OR to Bay City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 highway-focused drive. 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 .
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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 73.6 miles, with most of the trip on OR 6 and Northwest Sunset Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.1 miles on OR 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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
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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
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
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
+
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Beaverton, OR · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay City, OR
The final approach into Bay City, 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.
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.
Destination
Bay City, OR
Late night in Bay City on Saturday
Local time
5:35 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaverton, OR to Bay City, OR covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 6, Northwest Sunset Highway, Oregon Coast Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Beaverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.66 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 is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between Beaverton, OR and Bay City, OR, road signs point toward Banks and Tillamook.
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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