Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Night in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Happy Valley, OR to Boring, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Boring, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 9.5-mile drive from Happy Valley to Boring, Oregon, will only take about 17 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Pacific Coast itinerary. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is perfect for a quick excursion without breaking the bank. The drive utilizes main roads like Southeast Highway 212, Southeast Sunnyside Road, and Southeast 152nd Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, it's ideal as a single-day trip; no overnight stays are needed. You'll find this journey offers a straightforward and convenient way to connect these two Oregon locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Highway 212 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Sunnyside Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 152nd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southeast King Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 145th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 147th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Highway 212
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and Boring, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto Southeast King Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast King Road
3
Turn sharp right onto Southeast 145th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast 145th Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Southeast 147th Avenue
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast 147th Avenue
5
Continue on Southeast 147th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southeast 147th Avenue
6
Continue on Southeast 152nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 152nd Avenue
7
Turn left onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Sunnyside Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto OR 212
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
9
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 5.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southeast 145th Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Southeast 145th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast 147th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Southeast 147th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Southeast Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Turn left onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.79 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Boring, OR
Night in Boring on Saturday
Local time
9:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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
17m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles along Southeast Highway 212. As you navigate Southeast Sunnyside Road and Southeast 152nd Avenue, the character of the drive will shift, moving between more open highway sections and potentially more local road segments. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and driving conditions, keeping the journey interesting for its short duration.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Southeast Highway 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.8 miles in near Southeast 145th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Southeast 145th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (Southeast 147th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (Southeast Sunnyside Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Southeast Highway 212. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.8 miles (Southeast 145th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.2 miles (Southeast 147th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (Southeast Sunnyside Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boring, 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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