Origin
Portland, OR
Afternoon in Portland on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Vernonia, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernonia, OR
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Trip Overview
Portland to Vernonia is 44.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Northwest Sunset Highway and OR 47, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oregon, beginning in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same region. It offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day trip. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment, ideal for a quick excursion or a local commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| OR 47 | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Northwest 13th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Couch Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 23.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Vernonia, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
5
Continue on US 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 26
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto OR 47
14 mi
·
20 min
·
OR 47
Toward Vernonia, Clatskanie
8
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Street
9
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
309 ft
·
15 sec
·
Adams Avenue
10
Turn left onto OR 47
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Arrive at destination
OR 47
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Portland, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northwest 13th Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
4
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
OR 47 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto OR 47 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
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.
Destination
Vernonia, OR
Afternoon in Vernonia on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
22 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 5m 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?
This drive presents a mixed bag of road types. You'll encounter about 33% highway driving, interspersed with other main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 23.7 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. As you progress, the feel of the drive will transition from more highway-like conditions to potentially more local or two-lane road segments as you approach Vernonia. It's not a constant interstate pace, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on Northwest Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Northwest 13th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Portland, OR to Vernonia, OR is easy. At 1h 5m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Northwest 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Portland, OR to Vernonia, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Clatskanie along the way.
Clatskanie
29.5 mi in
|
~44m
|
via OR 47
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.4 miles (Northwest 13th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vernonia, 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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