Origin
Lincoln City, OR
Morning in Lincoln City on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln City, OR
Anton Ivanov
Lincoln City to Bayview is 40.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Oregon Coast Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a route with frequent turns, meaning you'll be actively navigating rather than cruising on autopilot. It's a manageable drive perfect for a quick scenic detour or connecting two coastal points without a significant time commitment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local route, with no highway driving at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.2 miles along the Oregon Coast Highway. Because it's a local drive with numerous turns, anticipate a more engaged driving experience. The roads will likely be more winding and require your attention as you navigate the local terrain.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 14th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln City, OR to Bayview, OR is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (North Beaver Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Beaver Creek Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CH 702 / North Bayview Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Sheppard Point Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Highway | 33.2 mi | 55m |
| South Beaver Creek Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North Beaver Creek Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Bayview Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Sheppard Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Fleet Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln City, OR and Bayview, OR.
Start on Southwest Fleet Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
Turn right onto US 101
Turn left onto North Beaver Creek Road
Continue on South Beaver Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto CH 702
Turn right onto North Sheppard Point Road
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Lincoln City, OR · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Lincoln City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bayview, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lincoln City on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Bayview on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
49°F
Newport, OR
20 mi in
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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