Origin
North Portland, OR
Late night in North Portland on Monday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Portland, OR to Albany, OR
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Portland, OR to Albany, OR covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Salem Avenue Southeast, North Marine Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.7 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.32 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from North Portland, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 77 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Salem Avenue Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.7 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Salem Avenue Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near OR 120 / North Portland Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (OR 120 / North Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OR 120 / North Portland Road
Turn right onto OR 120 / North Portland Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 South
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
74.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
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2nd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 72.7 mi | 1h 29m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Marine Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| OR 99E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Portland Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 72.7 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Portland, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on North Suttle Road
278 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Suttle Road
2
Turn right onto OR 120
501 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Portland Road
3
Turn right onto OR 120
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Marine Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 5 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 5
73 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
7
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
9
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
10
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
11
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
12
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
13
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
14
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
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 38.5 miles from North Portland, OR, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 77 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Portland, 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 North Portland, OR
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Portland, 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 I 5 for about 72.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from North Portland, OR · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from North Portland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.7 miles.
Arriving in Albany, OR
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$15.32 one way
$30.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.94 | $33.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Monday
Local time
5:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
8 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
1h 39m 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 North Portland, OR to Albany, OR covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Salem Avenue Southeast, North Marine Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from North Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.32 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 1h 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (OR 120 / North Portland Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Portland, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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