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Trip from Albany, OR to Bethany, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

73.8 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Albany, OR

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Bethany, OR

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Albany, OR, to Bethany, OR, this 73.8-mile journey takes approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, easily completed within a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $15. The route primarily utilizes OR 99E, the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, and the Northwest Sunset Highway, offering a blend of driving experiences. As you travel within the Pacific Coast region, this drive is a practical choice for a short excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.9 miles from Albany, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 99E 57.8 mi 1h 8m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 6.7 mi 9m
Northwest Sunset Highway 3.9 mi 5m
Salem Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 3m
Northwest 185th Avenue 1 mi 1m
OR 217 0.9 mi 2m
2nd Avenue Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
Albany-Junction City Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OR 99E — 57.8 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Bethany, OR.

1

Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
2

Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

222 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
3

Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast

225 ft · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
4

Continue on Salem Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
5

Turn right onto Albany Avenue

436 ft · 17 sec · Albany Avenue
6

Turn left onto OR 99E

251 ft · 4 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
7

Continue on OR 99E

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway
8

Take the exit onto OR 99E

58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · OR 99E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto OR 217

6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto OR 217

0.9 mi · 2 min · OR 217
Toward US 26 West
12

Merge onto US 26

3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 64 Toward 185th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

235 ft · 5 sec
Toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
15

Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
Use the right lane.
16

Arrive at destination

Northwest 185th Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 34-minute duration, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart Albany, OR, at your convenience, and there's no need to split this drive. With no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on local traffic, especially as you approach the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and Northwest Sunset Highway, which can experience congestion. A specific tip: since much of this route is on local roads, be mindful of speed limit changes as you enter and exit towns.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Albany, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.8 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 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 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 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethany, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albany, OR

This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OR 99E for about 57.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keizer, OR

37 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0 mi

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.2 mi

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $40 to $50

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Loafers Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419268183

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.3

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.1

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73.8

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 73.8

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 73.8

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Portland

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 63.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19718034359

Visit website

Greenway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 63.2

Beaverton, OR

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15036296360

Visit website

Pirate Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.8

Portland, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19712460169

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Beaverton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.8

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+15034703229

Visit website

Magnolia Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.8

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15036290111

Visit website

Portland Escape Rooms- Beaverton

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.5

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15038934228

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Escape Rooms Beaverton

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.5

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15037473195

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Salem Avenue Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast

Turn left onto OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast

Navigation decision point

8
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

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 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
7
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward 185th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 64 Toward 185th Avenue
6
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.70 one way

$29.40 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.56 $31.12
premium $5.59 $16.24 $32.49
diesel $5.61 $16.29 $32.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.75 $3.54
Efficient EV 18.5 0 $6.46 $2.95
EV Truck/SUV 29.5 0 $10.33 $4.72

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Albany, OR

Late night in Albany on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethany, OR

Late night in Bethany on Sunday

Local time

12:41 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°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

1h 34m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 10% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road profile, shifting between varied driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 57.8 miles along OR 99E, offering a more consistent pace before transitioning to more localized roads. Expect to navigate numerous turns and changes in scenery as you move through different communities.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.8 mi on OR 99E.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Salem Avenue Southeast.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Albany, OR to Bethany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.

Beaverton

60.1 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 73.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.8 miles on OR 99E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethany, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethany, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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