Origin
Gold Beach, OR
Afternoon in Gold Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
153.5 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Diana Orey
Trip Overview
The drive from Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ellensburg Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Chetco Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.55 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
76.7 miles from Gold Beach, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 153.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ellensburg 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 Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Coast Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chetco Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ellensburg Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Beach, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on 8th Street
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn right onto Ellensburg Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ellensburg Avenue
3
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
4
Continue on Chetco Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chetco Avenue
5
Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
6
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oak Street
7
Turn left onto Chetco Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Chetco Avenue
8
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
9
Continue on Route 101
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 101
10
Turn left onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Bank Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Redwood Highway
12
Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
16
Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
17
Turn left onto Court Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
18
Continue on North Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 4th Street
20
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Fir Street
21
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 76.7 miles from Gold Beach, OR, or about 1h 34m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gold Beach, 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 Gold Beach, OR
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gold Beach, 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 76.7 mi from Gold Beach, OR · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 76.7 miles from Gold Beach, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Medford, OR
The final approach into Medford, 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 Medford, 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
$30.55 one way
$61.10 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $32.26 | $64.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $33.76 | $67.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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.
Road read
3h 9m 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 Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ellensburg Avenue, Oregon Coast Highway, Chetco Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 miles from Gold Beach, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.55 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 Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gold Beach, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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