Origin
Newberg, OR
Late night in Newberg on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberg, OR to McMinnville, 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
24m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberg, OR
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McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Newberg and McMinnville is a quick, 14.5-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes to complete. Because this route is so efficient, it is perfect for a spontaneous day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Pacific Highway West, the Southeast Dayton Bypass, and Southeast Three Mile Lane. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel makes this an exceptionally affordable excursion within the Pacific Coast region. Whether you are running errands or exploring the area, this simple connection offers a straightforward transition between these two Oregon communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Highway West | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| OR 18SP | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Highway West
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberg, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
87 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto South College Street
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
South College Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 3rd Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99W
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pacific Highway West
7
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
8
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
9
Take the exit onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 18SP
10
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
11
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
12
Turn left onto OR 157
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
13
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
14
Turn right onto OR 99W
260 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
15
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South College Street
Turn right onto South College Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street
Turn left onto OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Tuesday
Local time
2:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway-share sections. You will find yourself navigating smaller roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 5.8-mile stretch on Pacific Highway West. Because the road changes character frequently, you should be prepared for a more technical driving experience than a standard highway commute provides. It is an ideal route if you prefer staying off the major interstates while moving through the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Pacific Highway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near South College Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Newberg, OR
Full guide →Newberg is a city in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon. Often referred to as "the gateway to Oregon Wine Country", Newberg is a short drive from Portland and has a small, walkable old-town with retail, bars, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms.
Arriving in McMinnville, OR
Full guide →McMinnville is a city in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It is the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 5.8 miles on Pacific Highway West. 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: near the start (South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McMinnville, 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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