Origin
Damascus, OR
Late night in Damascus on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Damascus, OR to Beaverton, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Damascus, OR
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Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Damascus to Beaverton is a straightforward 27.3-mile trek that typically takes about 37 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is easily managed as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate using a combination of Highway 212, I-205 South, and I-5 North to complete the journey. Budgeting around $5 for fuel is more than enough for this efficient run across the Pacific Coast region. Since both cities are located within Oregon, the trip remains consistent in terms of regional climate and driving conditions. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any need for complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 11.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on OR 212
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 205; OR 213
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 205; OR 213
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon 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 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Late night in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
40m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires you to navigate transitions between local highways and major thoroughfares. You will spend your time adjusting to varying speeds as you move through these different road types. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch on this 27.3-mile journey, so you will be actively engaged with the steering wheel throughout the entire 37-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by its frequent shifts rather than high-speed cruising, making it a functional rather than relaxing commute.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and Southeast Highway 212. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Beaverton, OR
Full guide →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).
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 40m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on I 205. 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 Beaverton, 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 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 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 Beaverton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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