Origin
Beaverton, OR
Late night in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaverton, OR to Columbia City, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, OR
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Columbia City, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Beaverton to Columbia City, you are looking at a 32.9-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This trek is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an accessible trip for a casual afternoon drive. You will stay within the Pacific Coast region for the duration of the trip, transitioning between these two Oregon locations. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you have the flexibility to tackle the route on your own timeline. It is an honest, local-style commute that gets you from the suburbs to the riverfront without any major highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Columbia River Highway | 12.1 mi | 20m |
| Northwest Cornelius Pass Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Saint Helens Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Northwest 185th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Murray Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lower Columbia River Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Columbia City, OR.
1
Start on OR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Farmington Road
2
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
298 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto OR 8
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest Canyon Road
4
Continue on OR 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
5
Turn right onto Southwest Murray Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Murray Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 26 West: Seaside
7
Merge onto US 26
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 64
Toward 185th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
235 ft
·
5 sec
Toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
10
Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Northwest Germantown Road
12
Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
13
Turn slight right onto OR 127
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Saint Helens Road
15
Continue on US 30
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
16
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
17
Continue on US 30
10.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto I Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
I Street
19
Turn right onto Front Place
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Front Place
20
Arrive at destination
Front Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Beaverton, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
Turn left onto OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 West: Seaside
Navigation decision point
Toward US 26 West: Seaside
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward 185th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward 185th Avenue
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward P.C.C. - Rock Creek
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.11 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Columbia City, OR
Late night in Columbia City on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bethany, OR
16 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
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
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via Northwest Cornelius Pass Road, Northwest Saint Helens Road, and the Lower Columbia River Highway, which accounts for your entire journey with zero highway share. The longest continuous stretch you will encounter is 12.1 miles along the Lower Columbia River Highway, providing the only real opportunity to settle into a steady pace. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention compared to a standard high-speed freeway experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Lower Columbia River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 32.9 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 0.4 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Beaverton, OR to Columbia City, OR, road signs begin pointing toward P.c.c. - Rock Creek along the way.
P.c.c. - Rock Creek
6.5 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Lower Columbia River Highway. 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 Columbia City, 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 0.4 miles (Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia City, 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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