Traveling from the Pacific Coast in Florence to Beaverton covers 161 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 33 minutes. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget approximately $32 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a straightforward drive rather than a winding backroad excursion. Since both your start and end points are located within the Pacific Coast region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout your transit. It is a practical choice for those prioritizing efficiency over scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.5 miles from Florence, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
75 mi
1h 28m
Highway 126
46.4 mi
1h 4m
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
11m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi
6m
Territorial Road
4.5 mi
6m
Highway 99E
3.5 mi
5m
Highway 36
3.4 mi
4m
Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 75 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, OR and Beaverton, OR.
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Start on this road
47 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto 18th Street
281 ft·9 sec·18th Street
3
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Spruce Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 126
14 mi·19 min·Highway 126
5
Continue on OR 126
32 mi·44 min·Highway 126
6
Turn left onto Territorial Road
415 ft·10 sec·Territorial Road
7
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi·5 min·Territorial Highway
8
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi·6 min·Territorial Road
9
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi·3 min·Applegate Trail
10
Turn right onto OR 36
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 36
11
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi·41 sec·Mapleton-Junction City Highway
12
Continue on OR 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
13
Turn left onto OR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·Highway 99S
14
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi·2 min·Ivy Street
15
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 99E
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
17
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi·11 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
18
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto OR 228
2.5 mi·3 min·Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·26 sec
21
Merge onto I 5
75 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi·6 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Planning for this 161-mile trek is straightforward, as you only need to account for a single stop to keep your trip efficient. Given the duration of over three and a half hours, consider departing early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic patterns common on the I-5 corridor. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before merging onto the 75-mile interstate stretch, as options can be less frequent once you are locked into that leg of the trip. Since the drive is flexible enough to be completed in one day, you have the advantage of choosing your own departure time based on your personal schedule. Utilize your single stop to stretch your legs and refresh, ensuring you stay alert for the final push into Beaverton.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Florence, OR, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florence, OR
This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Florence, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 160.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|18th Street
Turn left onto 18th Street
Navigation decision point
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79.7 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
154.7 mi into trip|~3h 23m 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
160.2 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
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160.5 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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
$32.07 one way
$64.15 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.94
$67.89
premium
$5.59
$35.44
$70.88
diesel
$5.61
$35.55
$71.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.3
0
$16.90
$7.73
Efficient EV
40.3
0
$14.09
$6.44
EV Truck/SUV
64.4
0
$22.54
$10.30
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Florence, OR
Night
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
9:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Night
in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
9:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Harrisburg, OR
81 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84 percent of your time spent on main roads like I-5, Highway 126, and the Albany-Junction City Highway. You will encounter a mix of fast-paced interstate travel and regional highway connections as you navigate toward the Portland metro area. Expect a significant 75-mile stretch on I-5 where you can maintain a steady pace for a large portion of your journey. Transitioning from the coastal transition roads to the main interstate arteries defines the character of this drive. You will find that the road feel changes from localized highway travel to the high-capacity flow of the I-5 corridor.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Highway 126. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 18th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.7 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
464 ft39 ft
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
464 ft
~34.5 mi in
Elevation Range
426 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 161 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Beaverton, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
