Origin
Sublimity, OR
Morning in Sublimity on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sublimity, OR to Salem, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sublimity, OR
David Hitchcock
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
Sublimity to Salem is 15.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via North Santiam Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Oregon. Expect a rather local feel for most of this drive, which is straightforward and suitable for a quick trip. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local experience rather than a simple highway cruise. With only a 4% highway share, you'll mostly be on local roads like Sublimity Road Southeast and Mission Street Southeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along North Santiam Highway. You'll notice the road's personality shift as you transition from more rural sections to the approaches of Salem.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 CR 29 / West Starr Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CR 29 / West Starr Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.6 miles (Church Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 29 / West Starr Street
Turn left onto CR 29 / West Starr Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Church Street Southeast
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Marion Street Northeast
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
High Street Northeast
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Mission Street Southeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sublimity Road Southeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Starr Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Church Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| OR 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sublimity, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on CR 30
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn left onto CR 29
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Starr Street
3
Continue on CR 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sublimity Road Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto OR 22
10 mi
·
13 min
·
North Santiam Highway
6
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Street Southeast
7
Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
8
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
9
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
10
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Church Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Northeast
12
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marion Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street Northeast
14
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Salem, OR
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
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
24 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
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 Sublimity, OR to Salem, OR covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, Mission Street Southeast, Sublimity Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Sublimity, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 29 / West Starr Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.6 miles (Church Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sublimity, OR to Salem, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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