Origin
Salem, OR
Late night in Salem on Monday
Local time
2:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Waldport, OR
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
98.3 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
11 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
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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Waldport, OR
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Waldport, OR covers 98.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alsea Highway, South Pacific Highway West, OR 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on Alsea Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.56 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
49.2 miles from Salem, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 98.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alsea Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 6 miles (OR 51 / Independence Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chemeketa Street Northeast
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
5
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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OR 51 / Independence Highway
Turn left onto OR 51 / Independence Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South
Turn left onto OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
98.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
Northwest Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alsea Highway | 54.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 18.9 mi | 23m |
| OR 22 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Independence Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Monmouth Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Alsea Highway
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Waldport, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
4
Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Marion Street Bridge
5
Turn left onto Independence Highway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Independence Highway
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto Monmouth Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Street
8
Continue on Monmouth Independence Highway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Monmouth Independence Highway
9
Continue on Main Street East
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street East
10
Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pacific Avenue South
11
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
19 mi
·
23 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
12
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
13
Take the exit straight
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
14
Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
15
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Take the exit slight right toward College Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
17
Turn left onto North 13th Street
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
North 13th Street
18
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
20
Turn left onto Alsea Highway
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Alsea Highway
21
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on Alsea Highway
38 mi
·
52 min
·
Alsea Highway
23
Continue on Northeast Alsea Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Alsea Highway
24
Continue on Northwest Alsea Highway
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Alsea Highway
25
Continue on Northwest Hemlock Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Hemlock Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Maple Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest Maple Street
27
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 49.2 miles from Salem, OR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waldport, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salem, 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 Salem, OR
This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, 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.
The longest stretch is on Alsea Highway for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from Salem, OR · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waldport, OR
The final approach into Waldport, 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 Waldport, 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
$19.56 one way
$39.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.62 | $43.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Salem, OR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Tesla Store - Tesla Supercharger
Salem, OR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Walmart 1784 (Salem, OR)
Salem, OR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
WEST WEST 1
Salem, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
WEST WEST 2
Salem, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
WEST WEST 3
Salem, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
AAA OR ID AAA-SAL2
Salem, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
AAA OR ID AAA-SAL3
Salem, OR
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 8
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Waldport, OR
Late night in Waldport on Monday
Local time
2:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
11 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
2h 23m 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 Waldport, OR covers 98.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alsea Highway, South Pacific Highway West, OR 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 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 $19.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 6 miles (OR 51 / Independence Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salem, OR to Waldport, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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