Origin
Oregon City, OR
Late night in Oregon City on Tuesday
Local time
2:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon City, OR to Cedar Mill, 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
32m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon City, OR
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Cedar Mill, OR
Tony Litvyak
Trip Overview
Oregon City to Cedar Mill is 21.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 205 and I 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, mostly highway drive connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. Given its short distance and quick travel time, it's an ideal option for a quick transit or an add-on to another local excursion. You won't need to pack for an overnight stay, and the primary roads are well-maintained. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| I 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Barnes Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Willamette Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Barnes Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Singer Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City, OR and Cedar Mill, OR.
1
Start on 7th Street
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto OR 43
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
Use the right lane.
5
Turn slight right onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willamette Drive
7
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Willamette Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 205
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto OR 217
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Southwest Barnes Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Barnes Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on Northwest Barnes Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest Barnes Road
16
Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Cornell Road
17
Turn left
55 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Singer Hill Road
Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 43 / Oregon City Bridge
Turn right onto OR 43 / Oregon City Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cedar Mill, OR
Late night in Cedar Mill on Tuesday
Local time
2:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
24 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
32m 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 route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 80% of the journey on major roads like I 205 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, eventually merging onto I 5. Expect a fairly consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, characterized by higher speeds and multiple lanes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on I 205, offering an uninterrupted segment of highway driving. As you approach Cedar Mill, the immediate surroundings might shift slightly, but the core of this drive remains on the freeway system.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Singer Hill Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Singer Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / Oregon City Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oregon City, OR to Cedar Mill, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
12.2 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Oregon City, OR
Full guide →Oregon City is a city of 37,000 people (2019) in the Portland Metropolitan Area. The seat of suburban Clackamas County, it is best known as being the end of the Oregon Trail. Several tourist attractions in the city commemorate this history.
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 32m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on I 205. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cedar Mill, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Singer Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OR 43 / Oregon City Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cedar Mill, 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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