Beaverton, OR to Tillamook, OR is 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m via OR 6, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route connects two points within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, offering a straightforward journey. Primarily a highway-focused drive, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. You can expect a driving experience that leans heavily on well-maintained roadways. Consider this trip if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Oregon locations without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from Beaverton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 6
51.2 mi
1h 10m
Northwest Sunset Highway
13.4 mi
18m
Southwest Murray Boulevard
2.5 mi
4m
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
0.6 mi
1m
Southwest Farmington Road
0.4 mi
1m
Southwest Canyon Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 6
— 51.2 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Tillamook, 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
13 mi·18 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto OR 6
51 mi·1 hr 10 min·OR 6
Toward Banks, TillamookUse the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 101
523 ft·21 sec·Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto OR 131
434 ft·10 sec·3rd Street
11
Turn right
27 ft·1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning allows ample time for exploration upon arrival in Tillamook. With a fuel cost estimated at $14 and no specific stops recommended, focus on ensuring your vehicle is fueled before departure. The longest stretch is 51.2 miles on OR 6, so plan a brief pause before embarking on this segment if you prefer to break up longer driving periods. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Tillamook, to avoid any last-minute detours for gas.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.3 miles from Beaverton, OR, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tillamook, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaverton, OR
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Beaverton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OR 6 for about 51.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 68.5 — 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
17.3 mi into trip|~26m in|OR 6
Take the exit onto OR 6 toward Banks, Tillamook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Banks, Tillamook
6
68.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 101 / Main Avenue
Turn left onto US 101 / Main Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.69 one way
$27.37 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$14.48
$28.97
premium
$5.59
$15.12
$30.24
diesel
$5.61
$15.17
$30.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.01
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Late night
in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tillamook, OR
Late night
in Tillamook on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the journey utilizing main roads like OR 6, Northwest Sunset Highway, and Southwest Murray Boulevard. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 51.2 miles on OR 6, indicating long, consistent periods of travel on a primary highway. The character of the drive is likely to be characterized by smooth, faster-paced segments, typical of a highway-centric route. Expect a consistent driving experience without many sharp changes in road type or speed.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on OR 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 6 and Northwest Sunset Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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 Tillamook, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Banks along the way.
Banks
17.3 mi in|~26m|via OR 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on OR 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Tillamook, OR before heading back.
