Origin
Gold Beach, OR
Morning in Gold Beach on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Gold Beach, OR to Portland, OR
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
302.6 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
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6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Gold Beach, OR to Portland, OR covers 302.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ellensburg Avenue, Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.22 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
151.3 miles from Gold Beach, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 302.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 32m 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 Gold Beach, OR to Portland, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Coast Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newport Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Evans Boulevard | 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 Portland, OR.
1
Start on 8th Street
220 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto Ellensburg Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ellensburg Avenue
3
Continue on Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
4
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
5
Continue on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
6th Street
6
Continue on Oregon Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Street
7
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
8
Continue on 2nd Street Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Southeast
9
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
10
Continue on Newport Lane
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newport Lane
11
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
358 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
12
Continue on Evans Boulevard
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evans Boulevard
13
Turn slight right onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
14
Continue on South Bayshore Drive
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bayshore Drive
15
Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Avenue
16
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
18
Merge slight left onto Sherman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sherman Avenue
19
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
20
Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Avenue
21
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
22 mi
·
33 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
22
Turn right onto Highway 126
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 126
23
Continue on Highway 126
32 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 126
24
Turn left onto Territorial Road
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Territorial Road
25
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Territorial Highway
26
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
27
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
28
Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
29
Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
30
Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
31
Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
32
Continue on Ivy Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Street
33
Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 99E
34
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
35
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
36
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
37
Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
38
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
39
Merge slight left
83 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
40
Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
41
Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Everett Street, Glisan Street
42
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
43
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
44
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
45
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
46
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 151.3 miles from Gold Beach, OR, or about 2h 46m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.3 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portland, 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 302.6 miles and 5h 32m.
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 151.3 mi from Gold Beach, OR · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 151.3 miles from Gold Beach, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portland, OR
The final approach into Portland, 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 Portland, 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
$60.22 one way
$120.44 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $63.59 | $127.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $66.56 | $133.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.23 | $134.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.77 | $14.52 |
| Efficient EV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.48 | $12.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121 | 1 | $42.36 | $19.37 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Portland, OR
Morning in Portland on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Junction City, OR
151 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.
Road read
5h 32m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gold Beach, OR to Portland, OR covers 302.6 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ellensburg Avenue, Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge, Oregon Coast Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.3 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 $60.22 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gold Beach, OR to Portland, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gold Beach, OR to Portland, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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