Aloha, OR to Albany, OR is 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the same region. It's a relatively short trip, primarily on highways, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a connection between these two points. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or lengthy travel times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Aloha, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
57.4 mi
1h 7m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi
6m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi
5m
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
3m
1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest Farmington Road
0.5 mi
1m
OR 99E
0.4 mi
<1m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aloha, OR and Albany, OR.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, SalemUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 5
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi·38 sec·OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
13
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft·19 sec·Albany Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi·3 min·Salem Avenue Southeast
15
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft·0 sec·Main Street Southeast
16
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft·15 sec·Main Street Southeast
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi·1 min·1st Avenue East
18
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft·14 sec·Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
19
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft·0 sec·2nd Avenue Southwest
20
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just 1 hour and 30 minutes, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can comfortably leave at any time of day, and a single fuel stop is unlikely to be necessary given the modest 69.6-mile distance. The longest stretch on I 5 means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commute times around the Portland metro area, which can add unexpected delays.
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 34.8 miles from Aloha, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aloha, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aloha, OR
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Aloha, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.4 miles.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip|~6m in|Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip|~6m in|OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
5
4 mi into trip|~9m in|OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.87 one way
$27.73 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$14.67
$29.35
premium
$5.59
$15.32
$30.64
diesel
$5.61
$15.37
$30.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Aloha, OR
Night
in Aloha on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, OR
Night
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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 30m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 5, experiencing its consistent flow and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 57.4 miles on I 5, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway are part of the initial approach, the character of the drive quickly shifts to a more direct, high-speed transit.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
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 69.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: 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 Aloha, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
3.7 mi in|~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 5. 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 Albany, 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 2.8 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Farmington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: 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 Albany, OR before heading back.
