Origin
Sandy, OR
Evening in Sandy on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy, OR
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Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR covers 31.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Proctor Boulevard, Mount Hood Highway, Southeast Orient Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.9 miles from Sandy, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Proctor Boulevard 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 Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR is easy. At 55m 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 Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor Boulevard | — | — |
| Mount Hood Highway | — | — |
| Southeast Orient Drive | — | — |
| Southeast Compton Road | — | — |
| Highway 212 | — | — |
| I 205 South | — | — |
| OR 43 | — | — |
| Willamette Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Proctor Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, OR and Barlow, OR.
1
Start on the route
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Proctor Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Proctor Boulevard
3
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
4
Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Orient Drive
5
Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Compton Road
6
Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
7
Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
8
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
10
Turn left onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Willamette Drive
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Willamette Drive
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
Willamette Drive
12
Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
13
Turn slight left onto Oregon City Bridge
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
16
Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
17
Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
18
Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
19
Continue on Pacific Highway East
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
20
Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
21
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
22
Merge slight left onto South Barlow Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Barlow Road
23
Turn right onto West 1st Street
522 ft
·
23 sec
·
West 1st 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 15.9 miles from Sandy, OR, or about 27m 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 31.7 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barlow, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Sandy, OR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandy, OR
This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 55m.
At 31.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Sandy, OR · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Sandy, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barlow, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Barlow, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Barlow, OR
Evening in Barlow on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
13 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
55m 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 Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR covers 31.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Proctor Boulevard, Mount Hood Highway, Southeast Orient Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Sandy, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 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 Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR is easy. At 55m 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 Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy, OR to Barlow, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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