Origin
Warrenton, OR
Late night in Warrenton on Monday
Local time
3:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrenton, OR to Albany, OR
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
152.8 mi
246 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warrenton, OR to Albany, OR covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Sunset Highway, Northwest Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.41 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.4 miles from Warrenton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Warrenton, OR to Albany, OR covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 85.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 85.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
85.2 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
5
85.5 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
92.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
92.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
150.7 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Warrenton, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
85.2 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 57.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| Sunset Highway | 35.1 mi | 44m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 33.8 mi | 46m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| North Roosevelt Drive | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Park Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
125 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Avenue
4
Continue on Fort Stevens Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Stevens Highway
5
Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
6
Continue on Park Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
7
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
8
Continue on North Roosevelt Drive
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Roosevelt Drive
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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US 26 East: Portland
10
Continue on Sunset Highway
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Sunset Highway
11
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
12
Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
14
Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem
16
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E: Albany
18
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
509 ft
·
20 sec
·
Albany Avenue
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
16 ft
·
Main Street Southeast
21
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
22
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
23
Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
282 ft
·
14 sec
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Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
24
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
23 ft
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2nd Avenue Southwest
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from Warrenton, OR, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warrenton, 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 Warrenton, OR
This is one driving day of about 152.8 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warrenton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.4 mi from Warrenton, OR · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 76.4 miles from Warrenton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, OR
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$30.41 one way
$60.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| premium | $5.59 | $33.61 | $67.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.39 | $9.78 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Monday
Local time
3:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
3 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
3h 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 Warrenton, OR to Albany, OR covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Sunset Highway, Northwest Sunset Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.4 miles from Warrenton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 85.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Warrenton, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
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