Origin
Cottage Grove, OR
Night in Cottage Grove on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
92.7 mi
149 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cottage Grove, OR
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Roosevelt Beach, OR
Jepoy Fabian
Trip Overview
The drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 126, Territorial Highway, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.6 miles on Highway 126. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.47 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.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 46.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 8th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR is easy. At 2h 14m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Whiteaker Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 8th Street
Turn right onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Whiteaker Avenue
Turn left onto East Whiteaker Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Territorial Highway
Turn right onto Territorial Highway
Navigation decision point
3
30.8 mi into trip
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~46m in
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OR 126 / Highway 126
Turn left onto OR 126 / Highway 126
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 126 | 46.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| Territorial Highway | 17 mi | 24m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 15.2 mi | 23m |
| Cottage Grove-Lorane Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Territorial Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Whiteaker Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Big Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 126
— 46.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove, OR and Roosevelt Beach, OR.
1
Start on this road
136 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North 8th Street
132 ft
·
13 sec
·
North 8th Street
3
Turn left onto East Whiteaker Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Whiteaker Avenue
4
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on CR 2600
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Cottage Grove-Lorane Road
6
Turn right onto Territorial Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Territorial Highway
7
Continue on Territorial Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Territorial Road
8
Turn left onto OR 126
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 126
9
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
10
Take the exit
422 ft
·
11 sec
11
Merge onto US 101
15 mi
·
23 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
12
Turn right onto CH 5082
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
Big Creek Road
13
Arrive at destination
CH 5082
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 46.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roosevelt Beach, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cottage Grove, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Cottage Grove, OR
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cottage Grove, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 126 for about 46.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Cottage Grove, OR · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roosevelt Beach, OR
The final approach into Roosevelt Beach, 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 Roosevelt Beach, 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
$18.47 one way
$36.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.47 | $40.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Roosevelt Beach, OR
Night in Roosevelt Beach on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Junction City, OR
46 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
15 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
2h 14m 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 Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR covers 92.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 126, Territorial Highway, Oregon Coast Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Cottage Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.47 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 Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR is easy. At 2h 14m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Whiteaker Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cottage Grove, OR to Roosevelt Beach, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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