Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Vernonia, OR
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The drive from Beaverton, OR to Vernonia, OR covers 39.9 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Sunset Highway, OR 47, Southwest Murray Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 21.4 mi | 29m |
| OR 47 | 14.4 mi | 20m |
| Southwest Murray Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton, OR and Vernonia, OR.
Start on OR 10
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Turn left onto OR 8
Continue on OR 8
Turn right onto Southwest Murray Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 26
Turn slight right onto OR 47
Turn right onto Maple Street
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Turn left onto OR 47
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20 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 0.4 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 26 West: Seaside
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto OR 47 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $5.44 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Beaverton on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Vernonia on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
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.
39.9 mi in 58m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Northwest Sunset Highway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
669 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
818 ft
~31.4 mi in
Elevation Range
632 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beaverton, OR to Vernonia, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Clatskanie along the way.
Clatskanie
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 1891
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.9 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 (36%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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