Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
The drive from Beaverton, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 19.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Hall Boulevard, Southwest Broadway Street, Southwest Lombard Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hall Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Lombard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 217 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Oregon City, OR.
Start on Southwest Farmington Road
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street
Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
Continue on 7th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Continue on Singer Hill Road
Turn right onto 7th Street
Arrive at your destination
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 19.4 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon City, 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 19.4 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Beaverton, OR · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Beaverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Oregon City, 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 Oregon City, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| premium | $5.57 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Oregon City on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
10 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
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.
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