Origin
Estacada, OR
Night in Estacada on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Estacada, OR
Ulku KOSDAS
Beaverton, OR
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Estacada, OR and Beaverton, OR.
Start on East 1st Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
Turn left onto OR 211; OR 224
Turn right onto OR 211
Turn right onto South Hayden Road
Continue on South Springwater Road
Turn left onto South Redland Road
Turn left onto Abernethy Road
Turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto 15th Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E
Take the exit
Merge onto I 205
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn left onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.17 one way
$14.34 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Estacada on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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