Origin
Oak Hills, OR
Morning in Oak Hills on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hills, OR to Albany, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hills, OR
David McElwee
Albany, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Hills, OR to Albany, OR covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Northwest Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.28 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.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Oak Hills, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 57.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Bethany Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| OR 99E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on Northwest 159th Terrace
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest 159th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Telshire Drive
3
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 26 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 26
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto OR 217
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
11
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
13
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
14
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
15
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
16
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
17
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
18
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 35.9 miles from Oak Hills, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 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 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oak Hills, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Hills, OR
This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Oak Hills, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Oak Hills, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Telshire Drive
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 26 East
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
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 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.28 one way
$28.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
5 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
1h 31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
71.7 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 57.4 mi of that is on I 5.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest Telshire Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oak Hills, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Albany, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, OR before heading back.
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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