Origin
Bay City, OR
Late night in Bay City on Sunday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay City, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay City, OR
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Rockaway Beach, OR
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Trip Overview
Bay City, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is 9.4 miles and takes about 16m via Oregon Coast Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays entirely within Oregon, connecting two points along the stunning Pacific Coast. Expect a local drive characterized by frequent turns, making it a straightforward but engaging trip. It's perfect for a quick hop between coastal towns, ideal for a single-day excursion. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, leaving you more time to explore your destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Highway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Garibaldi Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Nehalem Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oregon Coast Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City, OR and Rockaway Beach, OR.
1
Start on 5th Street
163 ft
·
6 sec
·
5th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
3
Continue on US 101
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Garibaldi Avenue
4
Continue on US 101
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
5
Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue
234 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Nehalem Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
South Nehalem Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Nehalem Avenue
Turn right onto South Nehalem Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Rockaway Beach, OR
Late night in Rockaway Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles along the Oregon Coast Highway. As you navigate from Bay City to Rockaway Beach, you'll primarily be on local roads like Garibaldi Avenue and South Nehalem Avenue. The route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, keeping you engaged as you travel. It’s a very direct path, more about getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss than about covering vast distances.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Oregon Coast Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bay City, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (South Nehalem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Oregon Coast Highway. 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: near the start (US 101 / Oregon Coast Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (South Nehalem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockaway Beach, 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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