Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Oswego, OR
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Sandy, OR
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The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Sandy, OR covers 26.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Highway 212, Mount Hood Highway, Abernethy Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Southeast Highway 212. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Highway 212 | 11.5 mi | 20m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Abernethy Bridge | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Willamette Drive | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| A Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Sandy, OR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto A Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto OR 43
Continue on OR 43
Continue on OR 43
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 205
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 212
Take the exit
Take the exit
Merge onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Turn left onto Shelley Avenue
Turn left onto US 26
Turn right onto Alternate Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto OR 43 / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 205 / Abernethy Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 26 / Proctor Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| premium | $5.44 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lake Oswego on Wednesday
Local time
9:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Sandy on Wednesday
Local time
9:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
26.1 mi in 49m — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Southeast Highway 212.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 43 / North State Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,066 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
981 ft
~26.1 mi in
Elevation Range
915 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Sandy, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
Estacada
Founded 1847
Lake Oswego is a city in Oregon.
Top landmarks
Founded 1913
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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