If you are looking to trade the suburbs of Beaverton for the Pacific Coast, this 95.9-mile journey is a direct way to reach Depoe Bay. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate through local roads including Southwest Murray Boulevard, Southwest Scholls Ferry Road, and Southwest Roy Rogers Road rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting around $19 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the round trip. Since both the start and end points are located within the Pacific Coast region, you can anticipate a consistent coastal-adjacent environment throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Salmon River Highway
43.7 mi
1h 1m
Oregon Coast Highway
12.6 mi
22m
Pacific Highway West
4.6 mi
6m
Northeast East Devils Lake Road
4.4 mi
9m
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi
5m
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4 mi
5m
Southwest Murray Boulevard
3.3 mi
6m
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 43.7 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Depoe Bay, OR.
1
Start on OR 10
1.1 mi·2 min·Southwest Farmington Road
2
Turn left onto Southwest Murray Boulevard
3.3 mi·6 min·Southwest Murray Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto OR 210
1.6 mi·3 min·Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
4
Turn left onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.5 mi·47 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
202 ft·8 sec·Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
Turn left onto Southwest Elwert Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Southwest Elwert Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Elwert Road
156 ft·3 sec·Southwest Elwert Road
9
Continue on Southwest Elwert Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·Southwest Elwert Road
10
Turn right onto OR 99W
3.0 mi·4 min·Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi·1 min·Pacific Highway West
12
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi·1 min·East Portland Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.0 mi·2 min·North Springbrook Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi·21 sec·Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto OR 18
4.1 mi·5 min·Newberg-Dundee Bypass
16
Take the exit onto OR 18
425 ft·13 sec·OR 18
17
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.2 mi·4 min·Pacific Highway West
18
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
4.0 mi·5 min·Southeast Dayton Bypass
19
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi·3 min·Southeast Three Mile Lane
20
Continue on OR 18
2.5 mi·3 min·East McMinnville Bypass
21
Merge onto OR 18
44 mi·1 hr 1 min·Salmon River Highway
22
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·1 min·this road
23
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi·1 min·Oregon Coast Highway
24
Turn left onto Northeast East Devils Lake Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Northeast East Devils Lake Road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast East Devils Lake Road
4.1 mi·8 min·Northeast East Devils Lake Road
26
Turn left onto US 101
12 mi·21 min·Oregon Coast Highway
27
Turn right onto Southwest Ellingson Street
161 ft·7 sec·Southwest Ellingson Street
28
Turn straight
48 ft·3 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this 2.5-hour route involves significant turning, planning for a single well-timed stop is a smart way to break up the drive. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic on local roads, which can easily add time to your trip. Since you aren't dealing with long highway segments, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on local road conditions as they arise. Keep your $19 fuel budget in mind, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Beaverton to ensure you have plenty of range for navigating the winding paths ahead. Pay close attention to your navigation system, as the reliance on local roads like Southwest Scholls Ferry Road means you will be making frequent turns rather than following a single highway corridor.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.7 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 21 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Depoe Bay, 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 95.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 Salmon River Highway for about 43.7 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Southwest Murray Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Murray Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6 mi into trip|~12m in|Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Turn left onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.8 mi into trip|~18m in|Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.9 mi into trip|~22m in|OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Turn right onto OR 99W / Southwest Pacific Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.2 mi into trip|~32m in|OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Turn left onto OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.10 one way
$38.21 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$20.22
$40.44
premium
$5.59
$21.11
$42.22
diesel
$5.61
$21.17
$42.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.43
$6.14
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Beaverton, OR
Night
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Depoe Bay, OR
Night
in Depoe Bay on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Sheridan, OR
48 mi in
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
10 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
2h 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, as the path relies entirely on navigating local surface streets. The road profile is consistently technical, requiring frequent steering adjustments as you transition away from the Beaverton area. Because this is a localized route, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed pavement to rely on. You should be prepared for a drive that feels more like a winding backroad experience than a typical highway commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 mi on Salmon River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Southwest Murray Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 95.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Southwest Murray Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Southwest Roy Rogers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on Salmon 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 Depoe Bay, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 1.1 miles (Southwest Murray Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Southwest Roy Rogers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Depoe Bay, OR before heading back.
