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Trip from Beaverton, OR to Scappoose, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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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Downtown Scappoose, OR, OR

Scappoose, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Beaverton, OR to Scappoose, OR covers 22.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road, Northwest Saint Helens Road, Northwest 185th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
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
Lower Columbia River Highway 2.1 mi 3m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Southwest Farmington Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Northwest Cornelius Pass Road — 5.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Scappoose, 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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Columbia River Highway
17

Arrive at destination

US 30

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 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

$4.38 one way

$8.76 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $4.63 $9.26
premium $5.44 $4.84 $9.68
diesel $5.60 $4.98 $9.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Beaverton, OR

Afternoon in Beaverton on Friday

Local time

3:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scappoose, OR

Afternoon in Scappoose on Friday

Local time

3:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m 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?

22.6 mi in 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road.

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 11 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 22.6 miles you will encounter 11 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

534 ft 39 ft

Total Climb

462 ft

Total Descent

592 ft

Highest Point

534 ft

~11.3 mi in

Elevation Range

495 ft

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 Scappoose, OR, road signs begin pointing toward P.c.c. - Rock Creek along the way.

P.c.c. - Rock Creek

6.5 mi in | ~11m

About the Cities

Starting in Beaverton, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1847

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

Arriving in Scappoose, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1921

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 37m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m 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 5.6 miles on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road. 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 Scappoose, 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 Scappoose, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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