Origin
Oregon City, OR
Afternoon in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon City, OR
Brett Sayles
Forest Grove, OR
chickenbunny
Trip Overview
The drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Singer Hill Road, Main Street, Oregon City Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 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
20.2 miles from Oregon City, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Singer Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Singer Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon City Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willamette Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 217 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Singer Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City, OR and Forest Grove, OR.
1
Start on 7th Street
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
5
Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Willamette Drive
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willamette Drive
7
Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Willamette Drive
8
Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 205 South: Salem
9
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Portland
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 5 North: Portland
11
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
13
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
14
Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 26 West
15
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Jackson School Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
17
Turn left onto Northwest Jackson School Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Scotch Church Road
20 ft
·
Northwest Scotch Church Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Scotch Church Road
20
Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Zion Church Road
21
Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle
26 ft
·
Centerville Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Verboort Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road
272 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Martin Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Martin Road
26
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road
299 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Martin Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
282 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
28
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
243 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
29
Turn slight right onto Quince Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Quince Street
30
Take the exit slight right
397 ft
·
15 sec
31
Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
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 20.2 miles from Oregon City, OR, or about 29m into the drive.
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 40.4 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Grove, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oregon City, 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 Oregon City, OR
This is one driving day of about 40.4 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oregon City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Oregon City, OR · 29m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Oregon City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Grove, OR
The final approach into Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove, 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
$8.04 one way
$16.08 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Forest Grove, OR
Afternoon in Forest Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
18 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
58m 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 Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Singer Hill Road, Main Street, Oregon City Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Oregon City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.04 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.
The drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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