Origin
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Bethany, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Bethany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Bethany, OR covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chemeketa Street Northeast, Liberty Street Northeast, Division Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.10 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
25.4 miles from Salem, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chemeketa Street Northeast 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 Salem, OR to Bethany, OR is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Salem, OR to Bethany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chemeketa Street Northeast | — | — |
| Liberty Street Northeast | — | — |
| Division Street Northeast | — | — |
| Commercial Street Northeast | — | — |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| OR 217 | — | — |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chemeketa Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Bethany, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
446 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
4
Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Division Street Northeast
5
Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
6
Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
32 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5 North: Portland
9
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
10
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
11
Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 26 West
12
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
185th Avenue
14
Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
P.C.C. - Rock Creek
15
Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
16
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 25.4 miles from Salem, OR, or about 34m 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 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.4 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Salem, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salem, OR
This is one driving day of about 50.7 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Salem, 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 25.4 mi from Salem, OR · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethany, OR
The final approach into Bethany, 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
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bethany, OR
Afternoon in Bethany on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Bethany, OR covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chemeketa Street Northeast, Liberty Street Northeast, Division Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $10.10 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 Salem, OR to Bethany, OR is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Salem, OR to Bethany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salem, OR to Bethany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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