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Beaverton, OR Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Beaverton, OR works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 306 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Beaverton, OR head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

397.9 mi

Vale, OR

Quickest Drive

4h 9m

Pendleton, OR

Plan Around Beaverton, OR

Trips from Beaverton, OR

Driving from Beaverton, OR

Expect an average of 306 miles and about 6h 10m behind the wheel when leaving Beaverton, OR. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 398 miles (7h 46m), while the shortest is just 222 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Beaverton, OR most often head toward Vale, OR (397.9 mi, 7h 23m), Ontario, OR (384.1 mi, 7h 7m), Lakeview, OR (344 mi, 7h 46m), Baker City, OR (312.6 mi, 5h 52m), and Altamont, OR (277.7 mi, 5h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in OR currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 306-mile trip from Beaverton, OR, budget about $59 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Beaverton, OR and 8 routes heading into Beaverton, OR, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 222 to 398 miles.

The longest mapped route from Beaverton, OR covers 398 miles and takes approximately 7h 46m. Shorter options start at just 222 miles.

The average route from Beaverton, OR runs about 306 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 306-mile trip from Beaverton, OR costs roughly $59 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Beaverton, OR include Vale, OR, Ontario, OR, Lakeview, OR and Baker City, OR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Beaverton, OR by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

97,502

Median Income

$94,279

Median Home Value

$543,100

Median Age

37.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Beaverton, OR at a Glance

Founded

1847

Elevation

190 ft

Area

19 mi²

Sister Cities

Trossingen Cluses Hsinchu City Cheonan Birobidzhan Gotemba

Notable People from Beaverton, OR

A sampling of people born in Beaverton, OR.

Mary Morrissey

1949

American writer (1949-)

Lexxi Tyler

Lexxi Tyler

1983

American pornographic actress

Rubio Rubin

Rubio Rubin

1996

Guatemalan-American soccer player

Harold Elmer Anthony

1890–1970

American zoologist (1890-1970)

Sophia Braun

Sophia Braun

2000

American-Argentine association football player (born 2000)

D. J. Johnson

D. J. Johnson

1989

American baseball player

Dante Rosario

Dante Rosario

1984

player of American football

Jace Fry

Jace Fry

1993

American baseball player

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Beaverton, OR.

Fanno Farmhouse

Fanno Farmhouse

historic house in Beaverton, Oregon, USA

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Beaverton Downtown Historic District

Beaverton Downtown Historic District

historic district in Oregon, USA

National Register of Historic Places listed place
John Quincy Adams Young House

John Quincy Adams Young House

historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q81856), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Beaverton, OR

Beaverton is a western suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Beaverton is an economic center for Washington County along with neighboring Hillsboro. It is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc., and to about 100,000 people (2019).

1 Washington County Visitors Association, 12725 SW Millikan Way (Sw Millikan Way & Biggs Ave west of the Beaverton Central Max Station), ☏ +1 503-644-5555. (updated Sep 2019)

Beaverton is home of 1 Nike Inc. World Headquarters, a beautiful campus sprawling many acres. Apart from this campus, the city has a strong culture of environmental preservation, so there are many parks and public places for leisure across the city.

Some of the activities in Beaverton include various malls including Washington Square, and Cedar Hills Crossing (formerly Beaverton Mall). Both of these malls contain many activities such as great food, including fast food, or formal restaurants. Washington Square has a Cheesecake Factory, which is always a popular place to dine. Both malls have movie theaters along with stores that fit anybody's taste. There are many beautiful parks located throughout the Beaverton area that are frequented by many people. And, of course since it is the Northwest, there is a coffee shop on every corner. See mall listings under "Buy" in the below: 1 Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 SW Millikan Way, ☏ +1 503-629-6350. Dawn-dusk. Nature Center: M-F 9:30AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-5PM. (updated Feb 2018) 2 Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, 15707 SW Walker Rd, ☏ +1 503-645-6433. (updated Aug 2019) 3 Cooper Mountain Nature Park, 18892 SW Kemmer Rd, ☏ +1 503-629-6350. Dawn-dusk. (updated Feb 2022)

1 Burgerville, 9385 SW Allen Blvd (SW Scholls Ferry Rd & Allen Blvd), ☏ +1 503-293-0817. Daily 10AM-10PM. The NW's own fast food chain with a decidedly NW flavor promoting organic, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Great burgers and traditional fast food fare. Seasonal items, including sweet potato fries, asparagus, strawberries, blackberries and onion rings. They also have a food cart location at the BG's Food Cartel (see below). The original location on Sw Canyon Rd has closed. 2 BG's Food Cartel, 4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave (SW Rose Biggi Ave & Millikan Way), ☏ +1 503-605-9163. Su 10AM-7PM; M-W 10AM-8PM; Th-Sa 10AM-9PM. BG Food Cartel is Beaverton’s outdoor food court pod. The pod has 31 food carts with a wide variety of food and beverage options to choose from. (updated Jul 2020)

1 Broadway Saloon, 12434 SW Broadway St, ☏ +1 503-641-7474.

1 Best Western Portland West Beaverton, 9900 SW Canyon Rd (Along Canyon Rd between SW Walker & 97th), ☏ +1 503-297-2551. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Complimentary breakfast (updated Jul 2022) 2 Comfort Inn & Suites Beaverton - Portland West, 13455 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, ☏ +1 503-643-9100, fax: +1 503-643-0514. (updated Sep 2019) 3 Extended Stay America Portland - Beaverton, 875 SW 158th Ave (NW corner of SW 158th Ave & Baseline), ☏ +1 503-690-3600. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. All-suite accommodations with complimentary grab-and-go breakfast (updated Jul 2022) 4 Fairfield Inn & Suites Portland West/Beaverton, 15583 NW Gateway Ct, ☏ +1 503-972-0048, fax: +1 503-972-0049. 5 Motel 6 Beaverton, 12255 SW Canyon Rd (SW Canyon Rd & Lombard next to Car Toys), ☏ +1 503-646-4131. Marker at motel office next to Car Toys at Canyon Rd & Lombard. Motel rooms further back from Canyon Rd. 6 Peppertree Inn, 10720 SW Allen Blvd (SW Allen Blvd & Hwy 217), ☏ +1 503-641-7477, fax: +1 503 643-5899. (updated Sep 2019) 7 Rodeway Inn & Suites Hwy 217 & 26 W, 10207 SW Park Way (Exit 69A on Hwy 26), ☏ +1 503-297-2211, toll-free: +1 503 297-0915. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. No pets allowed (updated Jul 2022) 8 TownePlace Suites Portland Beaverton, 3900 SW 114th Ave (along Canyon Rd behind Cracker Barrel), ☏ +1 503-605-9368. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Complimentary breakfast buffet (updated Jul 2022) 9 AC Hotel Portland Beaverton, 15705 NW Blueridge Dr (NW 158th Ave & Greenbrier), ☏ +1 971-329-4300. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.

Beaverton is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Portland: Sunset Highway goes NW towards the coast from Portland passing along the northern edge of the Beaverton city limits from the Canyon Rd (SR-8) exit (exit #71B) to NW 185th (exit #64). There are six exits to Beaverton from US Hwy 26. Highway 217 (State Route (SR) 217) serves as a main north-south freeway through Beaverton and Tigard connecting US Hwy 26 (Exit 69A from both directions) in the north and I-5 (Exit #292) in the south. SW Canyon Rd and Tualatin Valley (TV) Hwy (SR-8) Connects US Hwy 26 (Exit 71B) to Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, Cornelius & Forest Grove. The section from US Hwy 26 to Beaverton is known as Canyon Rd while the segment from Beaverton to Hillsboro is called Tualatin Valley Hwy (TV Hwy). The remaining section of SR-8 is another 9.5 mi (15.3 km) northwest of Forest Grove to its junction and terminus at SR-6 is called Gales Creek Hwy. SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy and Farmington Rd (SR-10) Connects from Barbur Blvd (SR-99W) south of downtown Portland to unincorporated enclaves of Hillsdale & Raleigh Hills to Beaverton as Beaverton Hillsdale Highway & from it other end at SR-219 (in the west) through Aloha to Beaverton as Farmington Rd. The road changes name at its intersection with Lombard St. SW Scholls Ferry Rd (SR-210) Connects from Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (SR-10) through the eastern side Beaverton, to Washington Square (Jct SR-217) to the south of town. It forms the city limits dividing Beaverton from Tigard in the south.

Tri-Met operates additional local bus routes (for within Beaverton and surrounding areas) out of either Beaverton Transit Center, Sunset Transit Center (in the north) or both as follows: 53 Arctic/Allen runs on a loop to Beaverton Transit Center, along Lombard, Allen, Arctic, Western, 5th, Griffith and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, during the weekday morning and evening rush hour only. 62 runs between Washington Square and Sunset Transit Center, along Scholls Ferry Road, Murray, Millikan, Hocken, Jenkins, Cornell and Barnes 88 Hart/198th runs between Willow Creek Transit Center, Aloha and Beaverton)

Travel tips adapted from Beaverton on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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