Traveling from Beaverton to Central Point covers 266 miles of Oregon landscape, typically taking about 5 hours and 15 minutes of drive time. Because this journey relies on local roads like Southwest Hall Boulevard, Southwest Broadway Street, and Southwest Lombard Avenue rather than major interstates, it functions best as a focused, single-day trip. Budget approximately $53 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent geographical feel throughout the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, it is a demanding drive that requires your full attention. Planning for one dedicated stop will help break up the intensity of the local road navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
258.7 mi
5h 2m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi
6m
East Pine Street
0.5 mi
1m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest Broadway Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest Lombard Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
North 3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest Hall Boulevard
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 258.7 mi, about 5h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Central Point, OR.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, SalemUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
259 mi·5 hr 2 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Central Point
11
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Pine Street
12
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
377 ft·15 sec·North 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto Manzanita Street
70 ft·3 sec·Manzanita Street
14
Arrive at destination
Manzanita Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 266-mile distance comfortably, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion that can slow down your pace on city streets. Since you are navigating local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation system to ensure you stay on track through the numerous turns required. Budgeting your $53 fuel cost ahead of time will prevent unnecessary stress during your single planned stop. Given that the route is entirely local, use your one stop as a chance to fully stretch your legs and reset your focus. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your eyes on the road signage, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making more frequent navigation decisions than on a standard highway trip.
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 133 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.7 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 59 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Central Point, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 266 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Beaverton, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 258.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.9 — 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|Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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0.6 mi into trip|~2m 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
0.9 mi into trip|~2m 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
5.9 mi into trip|~9m 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
$52.99 one way
$105.98 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$56.08
$112.16
premium
$5.59
$58.55
$117.10
diesel
$5.61
$58.73
$117.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.8
0
$27.93
$12.77
Efficient EV
66.5
0
$23.28
$10.64
EV Truck/SUV
106.4
1
$37.24
$17.02
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Beaverton, OR
Late night
in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Central Point, OR
Late night
in Central Point on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
24 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
5h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 266-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local-road personality rather than the high-speed monotony of a typical interstate commute. With 0% of the route categorized as highway, you should be prepared for constant adjustments and navigating local intersections. Expect a technical driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 5 hour and 15 minute duration. Because the route relies on streets like Southwest Hall Boulevard and Southwest Broadway Street, the pace remains measured and deliberate. You will not find long, uninterrupted stretches here, making this a drive that demands steady focus rather than cruise-control relaxation.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Beaverton is a western suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Beaverton is an economic center for Washington County along with neighboring Hillsboro. It is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc., and to about 100,000 people (2019).
The longest stretch is about 258.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Central Point, OR before the return drive.
