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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

Save up to 23 min
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.

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city in Oregon, USA

Brownsville, OR

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city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

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 points

These 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

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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

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keizer, OR

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

Turner, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, OR

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 check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Gubanc's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Oswego, Oregon

1.3 mi

Cafe Marzocca Italian Espresso Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Oswego, Oregon

1.3 mi

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.3

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Gubanc's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79.7

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036352102

Visit website

Cafe Marzocca Italian Espresso Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79.7

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+15036365001

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.1

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 42.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

White's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15033630297

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.4

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Portland Escape Rooms- Beaverton

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 85.9

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15038934228

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 42.9

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

West Waluga Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 79.7

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15036752549

Visit website

Waluga Park - East

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.7

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+15036353758

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 61.3

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Escape Rooms Beaverton

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.9

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15037473195

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Portland

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.7

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19718034359

Visit website

Greenway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.9

Beaverton, OR

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15036296360

Visit website

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brownsville, OR

Evening in Brownsville on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaverton, OR

Evening in Beaverton on Thursday

Local time

7:16 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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