Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Silverton, OR
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Beaverton to Silverton is 38.2 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, transitioning from a more urbanized area to a more rural setting as you head southeast. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick day trip or as a connecting leg to a larger Oregon adventure. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Wilco Highway Northeast | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Pacific Highway East | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Hubbard Cutoff Road Northeast | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Wilco Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,400 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~348 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Silverton, OR.
Start on OR 10
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street
Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue
Turn left onto OR 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto I 5
Continue on OR 551
Continue on OR 551
Turn straight onto OR 99E
Turn left onto OR 214
Continue on OR 214
Continue on OR 214
Continue on OR 214
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 214
Continue on OR 214
Turn left onto East C Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.40 one way
$14.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| premium | $5.44 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Beaverton on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
Destination
Afternoon in Silverton on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
77°F
Hubbard, OR
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 38.2-mile route features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on the freeway is 9.9 miles on I 5. Expect to transition from faster highway speeds to more moderate surface road cruising around the halfway point. The frequent exits on the highway segment will require attention as you merge on and off.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
317 ft
~10.9 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beaverton, OR to Silverton, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Hubbard along the way.
Hubbard
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
Founded 1854
Silverton is a town in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It is to the east of Salem and is the gateway to Silver Falls and several other areas of natural beauty in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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