Origin
Salem, OR
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Amity, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Amity, OR
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Trip Overview
Salem to Amity is 23.2 miles and takes about 31m via North Pacific Highway West, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a bit more engaging than a straight shot. Given its brief length, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or an addition to a larger journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points within the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaging local experience than a typical highway cruise. With only a 24% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, primarily using North Pacific Highway West, OR 22, and Salem-Willamina Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on North Pacific Highway West. This means you'll be navigating a series of changes in direction and potentially varying speed limits as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pacific Highway West is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chemeketa Street Northeast
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22
Take the exit onto OR 22 toward Marion Street Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Marion Street Bridge
5
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward OR 99W North: McMinnville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward OR 99W North: McMinnville
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 Salem, OR to Amity, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mcminnville along the way.
Mcminnville
10 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| OR 22 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Chemeketa Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Trade Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pacific Highway West
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Amity, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
4
Take the exit onto OR 22
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OR 22
Toward Marion Street Bridge
5
Continue on OR 22
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
7
Keep slight left at fork
332 ft
·
11 sec
Toward OR 99W North: McMinnville
8
Turn left onto OR 99W
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
Toward McMinnville
9
Continue on OR 99W
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Trade Street
10
Turn left onto OR 153
287 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
11
Arrive at destination
OR 153
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Amity, OR
Morning in Amity on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Salem, OR to Amity, OR covers 23.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pacific Highway West, OR 22, Salem-Willamina Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Salem, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.62 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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Salem, OR to Amity, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mcminnville along the way.
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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