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Trip from Portland, OR to Amity, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

43.6 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Amity, OR, OR

Amity, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Portland, OR to Amity, OR covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, Southwest Taylor Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 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

21.8 miles from Portland, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Couch Street 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 Portland, OR to Amity, OR is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Portland, OR to Amity, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest Couch Street
Northwest 13th Avenue
Southwest Taylor Street
I 405 South
Stadium Freeway
OR 99W South
Southwest Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Northwest Couch Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Amity, OR.

1

Start on the route

112 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Couch Street
3

Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
5

Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South

0.5 mi · 44 sec · I 405 South
6

Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
7

Merge slight right

5.6 mi · 7 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City

0.3 mi · 42 sec · OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
9

Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

12 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
10

Continue on Pacific Highway West

1.4 mi · 1 min · Pacific Highway West
11

Continue on East Portland Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Portland Road
12

Turn left onto North Springbrook Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Springbrook Road
13

Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
14

Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

4.1 mi · 5 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
15

Take the exit slight right

427 ft · 14 sec
16

Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

3.2 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway West
17

Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass

2.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
18

Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Southeast Lafayette Highway
19

Turn right onto Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
20

Continue on Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway

6.9 mi · 10 min · Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
21

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Highway West

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Pacific Highway West
22

Continue on North Trade Street

0.5 mi · 39 sec · North Trade Street
23

Turn right onto 5th Street

285 ft · 6 sec · 5th Street
24

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 21.8 miles from Portland, OR, or about 35m 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 10 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 35m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amity, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Portland, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Portland, OR

This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 1h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Portland, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Portland, OR · 35m into the drive

Downtown King City, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King City, OR

22 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

Tigard, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

King City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Portland, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Amity, OR

The final approach into Amity, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.69 one way

$17.37 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $9.19 $18.38
premium $5.59 $9.60 $19.19
diesel $5.61 $9.63 $19.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Portland, OR

Evening in Portland on Wednesday

Local time

8:25 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amity, OR

Evening in Amity on Wednesday

Local time

8:25 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

King City, OR

22 mi in

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

4 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 10m 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 Portland, OR to Amity, OR covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Couch Street, Northwest 13th Avenue, Southwest Taylor Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Portland, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 Portland, OR to Amity, OR is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Portland, OR to Amity, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, OR to Amity, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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