Origin
Brownsville, OR
Evening in Brownsville on Thursday
Local time
6:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, OR to Beaverton, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
85.9 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, OR
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Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
This 85.9-mile journey from Brownsville, OR to Beaverton, OR is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. With 93% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively fast pace. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, making it an economical option for a day excursion within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. The main roads you'll encounter include I-5, the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, and Halsey-Sweet Home Highway, guiding you efficiently to your destination. This route is ideal for those seeking a direct and uncomplicated drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.9 miles from Brownsville, 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 44m. Total distance: 85.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the 85.9 miles spent on major roadways like I-5. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 75 miles on I-5, which forms the backbone of this route. While primarily a highway experience, the latter part of your journey will involve the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, offering a slightly different, though still freeway-style, driving environment. Expect a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of your travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 75 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OR 228 / West Bishop Way.
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 44m 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 0.5 miles (OR 228 / West Bishop Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 228 / West Bishop Way
At end of road, turn right onto OR 228 / West Bishop Way
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 75 mi | 1h 28m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Bishop Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 228 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 75 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on Park Avenue
100 ft
·
6 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 228
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Bishop Way
4
Continue on OR 228
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
5
Continue on OR 228
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Highway 228
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
75 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 44 minutes for this 85.9-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility for departure. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Beaverton. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, filling up before you leave Brownsville is a practical approach. Since there are no specific stops recommended within the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many services available along I-5. Keep an eye on highway signage for transitions between I-5 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.
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 42.9 miles from Brownsville, OR, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 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 Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brownsville, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownsville, OR
This is one driving day of about 85.9 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Brownsville, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Brownsville, OR · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Brownsville, 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.
Arriving in Beaverton, OR
The final approach into Beaverton, 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
$17.11 one way
$34.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
| premium | $5.59 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Evening in Beaverton on Thursday
Local time
6:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 44m 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 Brownsville, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 85.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Halsey-Sweet Home 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 42.9 miles from Brownsville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.11 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 44m 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 0.5 miles (OR 228 / West Bishop Way): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brownsville, OR to Beaverton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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