Origin
Florence, OR
Evening in Florence on Thursday
Local time
7:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, OR to Swisshome, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, OR
Efrem Efre
Swisshome, OR
Baran Robin
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, OR to Swisshome, OR covers 23 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 126, Highway 36, Spruce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Highway 126. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 23 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 126 and Highway 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on Highway 126.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 126 and Highway 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 18th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florence, OR to Swisshome, OR is easy. At 33m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
18th Street
Turn left onto 18th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spruce Street
Turn right onto Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 126 / Highway 126
At end of road, turn left onto OR 126 / Highway 126
Navigation decision point
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
4th
Turn left onto 4th
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 126 | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Highway 36 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Spruce Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 18th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 126
— 14.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, OR and Swisshome, OR.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 18th Street
281 ft
·
9 sec
·
18th Street
3
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 126
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 126
5
Continue on OR 36
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 36
6
Turn left onto 4th
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th
7
Arrive at destination
4th
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Swisshome, OR
Evening in Swisshome on Thursday
Local time
7:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33m 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 Florence, OR to Swisshome, OR covers 23 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 126, Highway 36, Spruce Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Florence, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 Florence, OR to Swisshome, OR is easy. At 33m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (OR 126 / Highway 126): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florence, OR to Swisshome, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Swisshome, OR
Explore more options from Florence, OR or browse trips ending in Swisshome, OR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.
Explore maps for Florence, OR or Swisshome, OR on MapSof.net.