Beaverton, OR to Harbor, OR is 340.1 miles and takes about 7h 6m via I 5 and Redwood Highway/Route 101, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. For much of the drive, you'll be on major highways, making for efficient travel. Given the duration and distance, this route is best suited for a single day of driving, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
235.5 mi
4h 35m
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi
1h 40m
Route 101
10.2 mi
13m
North Bank Road
6.7 mi
9m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5 mi
6m
Oregon Coast Highway
4.3 mi
5m
Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 235.5 mi, about 4h 35m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,111 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,554
Quietest
1 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Harbor, OR.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, SalemUse the right lane.
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Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 5
236 mi·4 hr 35 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
0.5 mi·44 sec·Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
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Keep slight right at fork onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
296 ft·5 sec·Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
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Merge onto US 199
2.3 mi·4 min·Grants Pass Parkway
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Continue on US 199
27 mi·39 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
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Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi·2 min·North Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto OR 46
0.3 mi·53 sec·Caves Highway
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Turn left onto US 199
44 mi·1 hr·Redwood Highway
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Turn right onto CA 197
6.7 mi·9 min·North Bank Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 101
10 mi·13 min·Route 101
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Continue on US 101
4.3 mi·5 min·Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto CR 848
284 ft·11 sec·West Hoffeldt Lane
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Turn right onto CR 815
0.6 mi·1 min·Shopping Center Avenue
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Turn right
48 ft·3 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Beaverton to avoid potential traffic. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 340.1 miles into manageable segments. The longest stretch is 235.5 miles on I 5, so plan a fuel and rest break before or shortly after that section. Keep your fuel budget around $64 in mind, and remember that most of this route is on major highways, so service areas are generally plentiful. Arriving in Harbor, OR by late afternoon or early evening will give you ample time to settle in.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.5 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 75 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harbor, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 340.1 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Beaverton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 235.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 242.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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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
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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
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242.4 mi into trip|~4h 47m in|Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Keep slight right at fork onto Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.92 one way
$131.84 round trip
$4.92/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.20
$69.65
$139.31
premium
$5.44
$72.80
$145.60
diesel
$5.60
$74.97
$149.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102
1
$35.71
$16.32
Efficient EV
85
0
$29.76
$13.60
EV Truck/SUV
136
1
$47.61
$21.77
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Aug 30, 2026
Origin
Beaverton, OR
Night
in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
9:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued August 29 at 8:50PM PDT until August 30 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Destination
Harbor, OR
Night
in Harbor on Tuesday
Local time
9:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 7 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued August 29 at 8:50PM PDT until August 30 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
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
7h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 route is mostly highway, with 74% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 235.5 miles on I 5 before transitioning to the Redwood Highway and Route 101. Expect more frequent exits and potentially denser traffic as you merge onto and navigate these main arteries. The latter part of the drive will likely feel more like cruising on a highway rather than winding through smaller towns.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Redwood Highway. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Hall Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
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 340.1 miles you will encounter 20 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,826 ft24 ft
Total Climb
2,395 ft
Total Descent
2,567 ft
Highest Point
1,826 ft
~218.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,802 ft
Notable High Points
1,826 ft at ~218.6 miles+862 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beaverton, OR and Harbor, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
Ocean Beaches
241.9 mi in|~4h 46m|via Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
Crescent City
241.9 mi in|~4h 46m|via Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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).
Top landmarks
•Fanno Farmhouse — historic house in Beaverton, Oregon, USA
•Beaverton Downtown Historic District — historic district in Oregon, USA
•John Quincy Adams Young House — historic house near Portland, Oregon, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 340.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 235.5 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.
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 Harbor, 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 2 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Harbor, OR before the return drive.
