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Trip from Beaverton, OR to Damascus, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Beaverton, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Damascus, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Beaverton to Damascus, you are in for a straightforward 27.6-mile trek across the Pacific Coast region. Spanning approximately 41 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $5 in fuel for the entire distance, making it a very budget-friendly transit. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways, it is best viewed as a direct connection between these two Oregon locales. Keep in mind that this is a practical commute rather than a leisurely excursion, so plan your schedule accordingly to account for the local traffic patterns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 205 11.4 mi 14m
Southeast Highway 212 5.7 mi 10m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 5 mi 6m
I 5 2.9 mi 3m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Broadway Street 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Lombard Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Hall Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 205 — 11.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Damascus, OR.

1

Start on OR 10

75 ft · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

221 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southwest Broadway Street
4

Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southwest Lombard Avenue
5

Turn left onto OR 10

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem Use 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: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 205

11 mi · 14 min · I 205
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto OR 212

5.7 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
14

Arrive at destination

OR 212

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — 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

7
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
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
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
21.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.50 one way

$11.00 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $5.82 $11.64
premium $5.59 $6.08 $12.15
diesel $5.61 $6.09 $12.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 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

Damascus, OR

Late night in Damascus on Tuesday

Local time

2:10 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

23 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

41m 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 as you navigate away from Beaverton and toward Damascus. Because the highway share is 0%, your entire trip will be spent on surface streets like Southwest Hall Boulevard, Southwest Broadway Street, and Southwest Lombard Avenue. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road here, as the route requires constant attention to turns and neighborhood transitions. The road's personality is defined by its urban character, demanding a steady hand and patience as you move through the various local intersections. Prepare for a more technical driving experience compared to a standard interstate cruise.

90% 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: 11.4 mi on I 205.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and Southeast Highway 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Damascus, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.

Estacada

21.7 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

Starting in Beaverton, OR

Full guide →

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).

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 205. 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 Damascus, 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: near the start (Southwest Hall Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Damascus, 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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