Origin
Cornelius, OR
Evening in Cornelius on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR
Drive Time
49m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornelius, OR
Be The Observer
Oregon City, OR
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 39 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Golf Course Road, Southwest Tongue Lane, Southwest Johnson School Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.76 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
19.5 miles from Cornelius, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Golf Course Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Golf Course Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Tongue Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Johnson School Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Simpson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Roy Rogers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Golf Course Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelius, OR and Oregon City, OR.
1
Start on South 10th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Golf Course Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Golf Course Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest Tongue Lane
4
Turn right onto Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Johnson School Road
5
Continue on Southwest Simpson Road
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Simpson Road
6
Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
10
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
13
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
14
Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Nyberg Street
15
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
16
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 205 North: Oregon City
18
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Willamette Drive
21
Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
22
Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
23
Continue on 7th Street
371 ft
·
13 sec
·
7th Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
25
Turn right onto Main Street
331 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto 10th Street
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
10th Street
27
Continue on Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
28
Turn right onto 7th Street
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
7th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 19.5 miles from Cornelius, OR, or about 24m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon City, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cornelius, 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 Cornelius, OR
This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cornelius, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Cornelius, OR · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Cornelius, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oregon City, OR
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Oregon City, OR
Evening in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
20 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
49m 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 Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 39 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Golf Course Road, Southwest Tongue Lane, Southwest Johnson School Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Cornelius, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.76 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.
The drive from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cornelius, OR to Oregon City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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