Origin
Corvallis, OR
Morning in Corvallis on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
136 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corvallis, OR
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR covers 136 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Madison Avenue, Southwest 5th Street, Northwest Van Buren Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.07 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68 miles from Corvallis, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 136 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Madison Avenue 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 Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Highway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pacific Highway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Madison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Gearhart, OR.
1
Start on Southwest 4th Street
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southwest 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest Madison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southwest 5th Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northwest Van Buren Avenue
5
Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 3rd Street
6
Continue on Pacific Highway West
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Pacific Highway West
7
Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
8
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
10
Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
11
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on North Pacific Highway West
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
13
Continue on South Trade Street
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Trade Street
14
Continue on Pacific Highway West
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
15
Continue on Southwest Baker Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
16
Continue on Southwest Baker Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
17
Continue on Southeast Baker Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Baker Street
18
Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
19
Continue on Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
20
Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
21
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Turn left onto North Yamhill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
23
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
24
Continue on South Maple Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
25
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
26
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
27
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
28
Turn left onto B Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
B Street
29
Turn right onto 19th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Avenue
30
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
31
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
University Avenue
32
Turn left onto Sunset Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
33
Continue on Northwest Sunset Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northwest Sunset Drive
34
Turn left onto Northwest Highway 47
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Highway 47
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
36
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
38
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Highway 47
39
Continue on Northwest Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Main Street
40
Continue on Northwest Highway 47
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Highway 47
41
Keep slight right to continue on US 26 West: Vernonia, Seaside
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 26 West: Vernonia, Seaside
42
Continue on Sunset Highway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Sunset Highway
43
Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria
44
Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
45
Continue on South Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Roosevelt Drive
46
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
47
Continue on Park Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
48
Turn right onto Pacific Way
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pacific Way
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 68 miles from Corvallis, OR, or about 1h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gearhart, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corvallis, 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 Corvallis, OR
This is one driving day of about 136 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Corvallis, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68 mi from Corvallis, OR · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gearhart, OR
The final approach into Gearhart, 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 Gearhart, 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
$27.07 one way
$54.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.21 | $60.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Gearhart, OR
Morning in Gearhart on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 12m 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 Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR covers 136 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Madison Avenue, Southwest 5th Street, Northwest Van Buren Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 miles from Corvallis, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.07 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.
The drive from Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corvallis, OR to Gearhart, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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