Origin
Vernonia, OR
Morning in Vernonia on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernonia, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adams Avenue, Maple Street, Rose Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 61.1 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.
Adams Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Avenue | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Rose Avenue | — | — |
| Nehalem Highway South | — | — |
| Highway 47 | — | — |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | — | — |
| Sunset Highway | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Adams Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernonia, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Bridge Street
13 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto Adams Avenue
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
Adams Avenue
3
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Rose Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rose Avenue
5
Continue on Nehalem Highway South
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Nehalem Highway South
6
Continue on Northwest Highway 47
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Highway 47
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
8
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
9
Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
11
Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
13
Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marquam Bridge
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
16
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
17
Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia River Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fairview Parkway
19
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
20
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
21
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 223rd Avenue
22
Turn slight left
276 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
24
Continue on North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
25
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
26
Turn left
62 ft
·
5 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Vernonia, OR · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Vernonia, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gresham, OR
The final approach into Gresham, 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
$12.17 one way
$24.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Gresham, OR
Morning in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
8 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
1h 18m 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 Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adams Avenue, Maple Street, Rose Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Vernonia, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.17 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 Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vernonia, OR to Gresham, 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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