Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Tualatin, OR
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The drive from Albany, OR to Tualatin, OR covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 99E, Salem Avenue Southeast, 2nd Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.1 miles on OR 99E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 55.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Nyberg Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Boones Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Martinazzi Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Tualatin, OR.
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Continue on Salem Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
Turn left onto OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Take the exit onto OR 99E
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Southwest Nyberg Street
Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street
Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward City Center, Sherwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$11.34 one way
$22.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| premium | $5.44 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Albany on Thursday
Local time
12:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Tualatin on Thursday
Local time
12:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
50°F
Four Corners, OR
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
58.5 mi in 1h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Salem Avenue Southeast.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 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 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
443 ft
Total Descent
529 ft
Highest Point
518 ft
~16.7 mi in
Elevation Range
392 ft
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
Founded 1913
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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