Coos Bay to Albany is 142.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m via Highway 126 and Oregon Coast Highway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same region, offering a mixed driving experience. Expect a journey that blends coastal highways with inland routes, suitable for a single day of travel. The total distance is manageable, making it a convenient option for a relatively quick trip between these two Oregon locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Coos Bay, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter the Oregon Coast Highway for portions of the journey, which often means scenic stretches, before transitioning to Highway 126. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 46.7 miles on Highway 126, giving you a solid segment of consistent driving. The road character will evolve as you move from the coast inland, presenting a varied experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 126 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Market Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 101 / North Bayshore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Market Avenue
Turn right onto Market Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 101 / North Bayshore Drive
Turn left onto US 101 / North Bayshore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
3.6 mi into trip|~9m in|US 101 / Sherman Avenue
Merge onto US 101 / Sherman Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
95.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|Territorial Road
Turn left onto Territorial Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 126
46.7 mi
1h 4m
Oregon Coast Highway
43.5 mi
1h 4m
Albany-Junction City Highway
21.8 mi
31m
Territorial Road
4.5 mi
6m
Highway 99E
3.5 mi
5m
Highway 36
3.4 mi
4m
Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
5m
Pacific Boulevard Southwest
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Highway 126
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on Bennett Avenue
479 ft·21 sec·Bennett Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·South 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Market Avenue
0.2 mi·43 sec·Market Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 101
1.4 mi·3 min·North Bayshore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi·2 min·Tremont Avenue
6
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi·1 min·Sheridan Avenue
7
Turn straight onto US 101
0.1 mi·20 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
8
Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi·32 sec·Sherman Avenue
9
Continue on US 101
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
10
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
11
Continue on US 101
22 mi·33 min·Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto OR 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
13
Continue on OR 126
32 mi·44 min·Highway 126
14
Turn left onto Territorial Road
415 ft·10 sec·Territorial Road
15
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi·5 min·Territorial Highway
16
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi·6 min·Territorial Road
17
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi·3 min·Applegate Trail
18
Turn right onto OR 36
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 36
19
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi·41 sec·Mapleton-Junction City Highway
20
Continue on OR 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
21
Turn left onto OR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·Highway 99S
22
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi·2 min·Ivy Street
23
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 99E
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
25
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi·11 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
26
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
27
Continue on OR 99E
14 mi·19 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
28
Continue on OR 99E
3.0 mi·4 min·Pacific Boulevard Southwest
29
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.7 mi·1 min·Washington Street Southwest
30
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi·30 sec·2nd Avenue Southwest
31
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3.5 hours, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. To make the most of the drive, consider leaving Coos Bay in the morning to enjoy the changing scenery. The longest stretch without a major turn is 46.7 miles on Highway 126, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a fuel cost estimate of $28, it's unlikely to be a major concern. A single stop is recommended, which should be ample for a break on this moderate journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Coos Bay, OR, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 31 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coos Bay, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Coos Bay, OR
This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Coos Bay, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Coos Bay, OR
· 1h 48m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.7
0
$14.95
$6.84
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
EV Truck/SUV
57
0
$19.94
$9.11
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Coos Bay, OR
Morning
in Coos Bay on Friday
Local time
8:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, OR
Morning
in Albany on Friday
Local time
8:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Florence, OR
71 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 32m 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 Coos Bay, OR to Albany, OR covers 142.4 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway, Albany-Junction City Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Coos Bay, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Market Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 101 / North Bayshore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Coos Bay, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
