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Trip from Estacada, OR to Beaverton, OR

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

Drive Time

53m

Distance

36 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Estacada, OR, OR

Estacada, OR

Ulku KOSDAS

city in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Beaverton, OR

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Trip Overview

Estacada to Beaverton is 36 miles and takes about 53 minutes via South Redland Road and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive between two Oregon locations. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, making it a convenient option for a short hop. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Redland Road 12.2 mi 17m
Abernethy Bridge 8.3 mi 10m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 4.8 mi 6m
I 5 3 mi 4m
South Springwater Road 1.9 mi 2m
South Hayden Road 1.2 mi 1m
Woodburn-Estacada Highway 1 mi 1m
Abernethy Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Redland Road — 12.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 1st Avenue

56 ft · 7 sec · East 1st Avenue
2

Turn left onto Southeast Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Southeast Main Street
3

Turn left onto OR 211; OR 224

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Clackamas Highway
4

Turn right onto OR 211

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
5

Turn right onto South Hayden Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Hayden Road
6

Continue on South Springwater Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Springwater Road
7

Turn left onto South Redland Road

12 mi · 17 min · South Redland Road
8

Turn left onto Abernethy Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Abernethy Road
9

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Washington Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · 15th Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E

0.2 mi · 32 sec · McLoughlin Boulevard
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto I 205

8.3 mi · 10 min · Abernethy Bridge
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 5

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto OR 217

4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto OR 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Continue on OR 10

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Arrive at destination

OR 10

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Clackamas, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oregon City, OR

18 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tigard, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oregon City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Estacada, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
17.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
7
26.2 mi into trip | ~38m 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
29.7 mi into trip | ~43m 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
35.2 mi into trip | ~50m 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
35.5 mi into trip | ~51m 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

$7.17 one way

$14.34 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $7.59 $15.18
premium $5.59 $7.92 $15.85
diesel $5.61 $7.95 $15.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Estacada, OR

Night in Estacada on Saturday

Local time

11:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaverton, OR

Night in Beaverton on Saturday

Local time

11:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

21 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

53m 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 route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with 22% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, transitioning from local roads to freeway sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on South Redland Road. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate from the more rural feel of Estacada towards the suburban landscape approaching Beaverton.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on South Redland Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Estacada, OR to Beaverton, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

17.7 mi in | ~27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on South Redland Road. 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 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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