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Trip from Beaverton, OR to Tualatin, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.4 mi

15 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

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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city in Washington and Clackamas counties, Oregon, United States

Tualatin, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick commute between Beaverton and Tualatin, this 9.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. The drive typically takes about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily utilize the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, I-5, and Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway to complete your trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Whether you are traveling for work or personal errands, the short duration offers excellent flexibility for your schedule. You can easily complete this drive in one go without needing to plan for intermediate stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 5 mi 6m
I 5 2.1 mi 2m
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Southwest Nyberg Street 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Boones Ferry Road 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest Martinazzi Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Broadway Street 0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Lombard Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Beaverton-Tigard Freeway — 5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Tualatin, OR.

1

Start on OR 10

75 ft · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
2

Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard

221 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Southwest Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southwest Broadway Street
4

Turn right onto Southwest Lombard Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southwest Lombard Avenue
5

Turn left onto OR 10

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto OR 217

5.0 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 289 Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto Southwest Nyberg Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street
12

Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Southwest Nyberg Street
13

Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15

Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue

100 ft · 4 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue
16

Turn right

195 ft · 14 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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
6
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
8
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 289 Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
6
9 mi into trip | ~14m in | Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | Southwest Boones Ferry Road

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.87 one way

$3.75 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $1.98 $3.96
premium $5.59 $2.07 $4.14
diesel $5.61 $2.08 $4.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.82 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Night in Beaverton on Saturday

Local time

11:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tualatin, OR

Night in Tualatin on Saturday

Local time

11:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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

1 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

16m 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?

This highway-focused drive is designed for speed and direct access rather than leisurely cruising. Approximately 76% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. You can expect a steady flow of traffic as you navigate the longest uninterrupted stretch, which covers 5 miles on the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The transition between the primary arterials is straightforward, keeping the driving experience functional and predictable. Expect a utilitarian journey that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B as quickly as possible.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 9.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

222 ft 126 ft

Total Climb

223 ft

Total Descent

292 ft

Highest Point

222 ft

~7 mi in

Elevation Range

96 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 Tualatin, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

0.6 mi in | ~2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. 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 Tualatin, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tualatin, 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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