Origin
Lake Oswego, OR
Afternoon in Lake Oswego on Wednesday
Local time
12:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Boring, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Oswego, OR
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Boring, OR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.6-mile drive from Lake Oswego to Boring, Oregon, is easily manageable in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Southeast Highway 212 and Abernethy Bridge, with a portion on Willamette Drive, offering a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this short excursion is very budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops and the longest continuous stretch is 10 miles, you have a lot of flexibility. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a familiar local feel throughout this quick journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with highway driving accounting for 51% of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles along Southeast Highway 212. This means you'll experience a blend of faster road sections and potentially more local traffic as you transition between these segments. The road's character will likely shift as you move from more open highway to areas closer to communities. This route offers a varied driving feel without being overly complex.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Highway 212 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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A Avenue
Turn left onto A Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OR 43 / North State Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 43 / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge onto I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
5
9.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
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OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Boring, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
Estacada
9.3 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Highway 212 | 10 mi | 17m |
| Abernethy Bridge | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Willamette Drive | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Highway 212
— 10 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Boring, OR.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
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20 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto A Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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A Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 43
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North State Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on OR 43
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Pacific Highway
5
Continue on OR 43
3.1 mi
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6 min
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Willamette Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 205 North
7
Merge onto I 205
3.6 mi
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4 min
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Abernethy Bridge
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto OR 212
10 mi
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17 min
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Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Trip Plan
Given the short 36-minute duration and minimal 19.6-mile distance, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day, and with only a $4 estimated fuel cost, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. Since there are no mandatory stops, you can tailor the pace to your liking. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially as you approach and navigate through the Abernethy Bridge and Willamette Drive sections, as these can sometimes experience increased congestion.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 miles.
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 19.6 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boring, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego, OR
This is one driving day of about 19.6 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Oswego, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southeast Highway 212 for about 10 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Lake Oswego, OR · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boring, OR
The final approach into Boring, 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 Boring, 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
$3.90 one way
$7.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Boring, OR
Afternoon in Boring on Wednesday
Local time
12:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
36m 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 Lake Oswego, OR to Boring, OR covers 19.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Highway 212, Abernethy Bridge, Willamette Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Lake Oswego, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.90 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.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Boring, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
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