Traveling from Albany to Coos Bay covers 141.6 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Because this route relies on local roads like Lyon Street South, 1st Avenue West, and Ellsworth Street Southwest rather than major interstates, it is best suited as a focused one-day journey. You should budget roughly $28 for fuel, though actual costs will fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain within a consistent coastal environment throughout the trip. While the duration is manageable for a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the drive means you should plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising.
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
70.8 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lyon Street South
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1st Avenue West
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Ellsworth Street Southwest
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Pacific Boulevard Southwest
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Albany-Junction City Highway
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West 2nd Street
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South 3rd Street
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Highway 99E
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Longest stretch:
Lyon Street South
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Coos Bay, OR.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
312 ft·14 sec·2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
279 ft·15 sec·Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
331 ft·14 sec·1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
0.5 mi·1 min·Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Pacific Boulevard Southwest
3.3 mi·5 min·Pacific Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
14 mi·19 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi·11 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
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Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 99E
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Continue on Ivy Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99S
1.5 mi·2 min·Highway 99S
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Turn right onto Highway 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
14
Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
0.5 mi·42 sec·Mapleton-Junction City Highway
15
Continue on Highway 36
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 36
16
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi·3 min·Applegate Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi·6 min·Territorial Road
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Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi·4 min·Territorial Highway
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Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi·6 min·Suttle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126
28 mi·39 min·Highway 126
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Turn left onto Highway 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
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Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway
22 mi·33 min·Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
25
Continue on Sherman Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
0.1 mi·20 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
27
Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Tremont Avenue
28
Continue on North Bayshore Drive
0.9 mi·1 min·North Bayshore Drive
29
Continue on North Broadway
0.5 mi·1 min·North Broadway
30
Turn right onto Market Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Market Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Bennett Avenue
479 ft·16 sec·Bennett Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 32-minute duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but starting early allows you to handle the technical, turn-heavy sections during daylight hours. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, which will help keep you alert on the winding local roads. Since you are relying on city streets rather than high-speed highways, check your navigation frequently to stay on the correct path through the turns. Keep your fuel budget of $28 in mind as a baseline, but consider refueling before you leave Albany to ensure you have a full tank for the duration of the trip. The biggest advantage of this route is its short length, allowing you to reach Coos Bay without the fatigue often associated with much longer cross-state journeys.
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 70.8 miles from Albany, OR, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coos Bay, 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.
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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 Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 141.6 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Albany, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.21 one way
$56.42 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$29.85
$59.71
premium
$5.59
$31.17
$62.34
diesel
$5.61
$31.26
$62.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.82
$9.06
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, OR
Evening
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coos Bay, OR
Evening
in Coos Bay on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Florence, OR
71 mi in
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
1 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
3h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route features 0% highway share, you will not experience long, monotonous stretches of interstate travel; instead, the navigation involves constant maneuvering through local thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by its technical requirements rather than fast-paced transit, making it a more involved experience than a typical highway commute. You should anticipate a drive that requires frequent adjustments and careful navigation as you transition between the specified city streets. This is an ideal route for drivers who prefer a hands-on, localized travel experience over the predictable rhythm of a major freeway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lyon Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, OR to Coos Bay, OR is easy. At 3h 32m 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 Albany, OR to Coos Bay, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 141.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, OR to Coos Bay, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Coos Bay, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
