Origin
Gearhart, OR
Morning in Gearhart on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
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4h 21m
Distance
221.4 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
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Terrebonne, OR
Francesco Ungaro
The drive from Gearhart, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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 $44.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.7 miles from Gearhart, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 221.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gearhart, OR to Terrebonne, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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 |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stadium Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Gearhart, OR and Terrebonne, OR.
Start on Pacific Way
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
Continue on North Roosevelt Drive
Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
Continue on Sunset Highway
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
Continue on Sunset Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Continue on Banfield Freeway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive
Continue on Northeast 242nd Drive
Continue on Northeast Hogan Drive
Turn slight left onto Northeast Burnside Road
Continue on Southeast Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Continue on 4th Street
Continue on Southwest 4th Street
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto 11th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.
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 221.4 miles and 4h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.7 mi from Gearhart, OR · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Gearhart, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Terrebonne, 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 Terrebonne, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$44.06 one way
$88.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $46.53 | $93.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $48.70 | $97.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.19 | $98.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
| Efficient EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.37 | $8.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.00 | $14.17 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Gearhart on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Terrebonne on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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