Origin
Newberg, OR
Morning in Newberg on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberg, OR to Oregon City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberg, OR
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Oregon City, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newberg, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 23.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, Southwest Pacific Highway, Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Newberg, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 23.1 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 99W / East Portland Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 99W / East Portland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 99W / East Portland Road
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99W / East Portland Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
22 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
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 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| East Portland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway West | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 5 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberg, OR and Oregon City, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 99W
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
4
Continue on OR 99W
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
416 ft
·
11 sec
6
Merge onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
7
Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street
488 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Nyberg Street
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 5
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 205
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Willamette Drive
14
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
15
Turn slight left onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
16
Continue on OR 43
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
7th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
18
Turn right onto Main Street
332 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto 10th Street
173 ft
·
5 sec
·
10th Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
21
Turn right onto 7th Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
7th Street
22
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Oregon City, OR
Morning in Oregon City on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Newberg, OR to Oregon City, OR covers 23.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, Southwest Pacific Highway, Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Newberg, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 99W / East Portland Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newberg, OR to Oregon City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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