Origin
Monmouth, OR
Late night in Monmouth on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth, OR to Albany, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth, OR
Manu Edition
Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
Monmouth to Albany is 19.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Northwest Springhill Drive and South Pacific Highway West, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward local connection. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. It's a convenient route for connecting these two communities, ideal for a quick errand or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Suver Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Corvallis Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Independence Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Springhill Drive
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on OR 194
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street East
2
Turn right onto OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OR 99W
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
4
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Suver Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis Road
6
Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Independence Highway
7
Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Springhill Drive
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
9
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
10
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South
Turn right onto OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Suver Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Corvallis Road
Turn right onto Corvallis Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
2nd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
30m 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 drive is heavily defined by its local character, with no highway miles to speak of, meaning you'll be navigating a series of connecting roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Northwest Springhill Drive. Prepare for a turn-heavy experience as you follow Northwest Springhill Drive, South Pacific Highway West, and Suver Road. The road's personality is that of a direct, community-focused route, winding through the local landscape without the speed or monotony of major highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Northwest Springhill Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South.
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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Suver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (Corvallis Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, OR
Full guide →Albany is the 11th-largest city in the state of Oregon. Nicknamed the "Hub of the Valley", it is 69 miles (111 km) south of Portland and 44 miles (71 km) north of Eugene. The town sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia River. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Northwest Springhill Drive. 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 0.2 miles (OR 99W / Pacific Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Suver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (Corvallis Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, 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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