Origin
Waldport, OR
Evening in Waldport on Thursday
Local time
8:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldport, OR to Agate Beach, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldport, OR
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Agate Beach, OR
James Lee
Trip Overview
The drive from Waldport, OR to Agate Beach, OR covers 18.5 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oregon Coast Highway, Northwest Hemlock Street, Northwest 55th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Oregon Coast Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oregon Coast Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest Hemlock Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Waldport, OR to Agate Beach, OR is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Hemlock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Northwest 55th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest Hemlock Street
Turn right onto Northwest Hemlock Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Turn left onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
18.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Northwest 55th Street
Turn left onto Northwest 55th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Highway | 18.4 mi | 29m |
| Northwest Hemlock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 55th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oregon Coast Highway
— 18.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldport, OR and Agate Beach, OR.
1
Start on Northwest Maple Street
99 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Maple Street
2
Turn right onto Northwest Hemlock Street
272 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Hemlock Street
3
Turn left onto US 101
18 mi
·
29 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Northwest 55th Street
136 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest 55th Street
5
Arrive at destination
Northwest 55th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.37 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Agate Beach, OR
Evening in Agate Beach on Thursday
Local time
8:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Waldport, OR to Agate Beach, OR covers 18.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oregon Coast Highway, Northwest Hemlock Street, Northwest 55th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Waldport, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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 Waldport, OR to Agate Beach, OR is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Hemlock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Northwest 55th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Waldport, OR to Agate Beach, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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