Origin
Gearhart, OR
Morning in Gearhart on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 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
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
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 Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, North Roosevelt Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.32 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
68.6 miles from Gearhart, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park 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 Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Coast Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Roosevelt Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 26 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Banks | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 47 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gearhart, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on Pacific Way
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Way
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
3
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
4
Continue on North Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Roosevelt Drive
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 26 East: Portland
6
Continue on Sunset Highway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Sunset Highway
7
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
8
Turn straight onto Banks, Forest Grove
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Banks, Forest Grove
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
10
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
12
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
13
Turn right onto Northwest Sunset Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northwest Sunset Drive
14
Continue on Sunset Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
University Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
18
Turn left onto B Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
B Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
20
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
21
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
22
Continue on North Maple Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Street
23
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
24
Continue on North Yamhill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
25
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
27
Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
28
Continue on Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
29
Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northeast Pacific Highway West
30
Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
31
Continue on Southwest Baker Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
32
Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
33
Continue on Pacific Highway West
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
34
Continue on North Trade Street
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Trade Street
35
Continue on Pacific Highway West
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pacific Highway West
36
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
37
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
39
Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
40
Continue on Pacific Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue North
41
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
19 mi
·
23 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
42
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
43
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Gearhart, OR, or about 1h 27m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corvallis, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gearhart, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Gearhart, OR
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gearhart, 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 68.6 mi from Gearhart, OR · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 68.6 miles from Gearhart, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Corvallis, OR
The final approach into Corvallis, 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 Corvallis, 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
$27.32 one way
$54.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.50 | $61.01 |
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: 48 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 | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
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
Corvallis, OR
Morning in Corvallis on Monday
Local time
9:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 54m 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 Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, North Roosevelt Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.6 miles from Gearhart, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.32 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.
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 Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gearhart, OR to Corvallis, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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