Origin
Albany, OR
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
4:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Hubbard, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Hubbard, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, OR to Hubbard, OR covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 99E, Newberg Highway, Front Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on OR 99E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 37.5 mi | 44m |
| Newberg Highway | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Front Street Northeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99E
— 37.5 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,988 veh/hr typical · worst 3,463
Quietest
1 AM
~233 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Hubbard, 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
37 mi
·
44 min
·
OR 99E
9
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 5
Toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
10
Turn right onto OR 214
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newberg Highway
11
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto North Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
13
Continue on CR 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street Northeast
14
Continue on 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
3rd Street
15
Turn left onto E Street
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
E Street
16
Arrive at destination
E Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 41.9 — 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
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Albany Avenue
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
39.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
4
41.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
North Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.29 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| premium | $5.44 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Hubbard, OR
Afternoon in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
4:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Four Corners, OR
22 mi in
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
1h 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?
44.6 mi in 1h across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% 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: 37.5 mi on OR 99E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Salem Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 (Albany Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
454 ft
152 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
372 ft
Highest Point
454 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
302 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Hubbard, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Molalla along the way.
Molalla
39.8 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 5
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, OR
Full guide →Founded 1846
Albany is the 11th-largest city in the state of Oregon. Nicknamed the "Hub of the Valley", it is 69 miles (111 km) south of Portland and 44 miles (71 km) north of Eugene. The town sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia River. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
Top landmarks
- • Albany Municipal Airport — airport in Oregon, United States of America
- • Albany Monteith Historic District — historic district in Albany, Oregon, USA
- • Hackleman Historic District — historic district in Albany, Oregon, USA
Arriving in Hubbard, OR
Full guide →Founded 1891
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on OR 99E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Albany Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hubbard, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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