Origin
Oregon City, OR
Night in Oregon City on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Forest Grove, OR
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Trip Overview
This 40.4-mile journey from Oregon City to Forest Grove is a straightforward, local drive that takes about 58 minutes to complete. With no highway driving involved, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring just one day of your itinerary. Budget around $8 for fuel for this relatively short excursion. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent experience throughout. It’s a practical option for those looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Oregon locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Singer Hill Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Oregon City Bridge | — | — |
| Willamette Drive | — | — |
| I 205 South | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| OR 217 | — | — |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Singer Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City, OR and Forest Grove, OR.
1
Start on 7th Street
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
5
Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Willamette Drive
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willamette Drive
7
Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Willamette Drive
8
Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 205 South: Salem
9
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Portland
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 5 North: Portland
11
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
13
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
14
Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 26 West
15
Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Jackson School Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
17
Turn left onto Northwest Jackson School Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Scotch Church Road
20 ft
·
Northwest Scotch Church Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Scotch Church Road
20
Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Zion Church Road
21
Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle
26 ft
·
Centerville Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Verboort Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road
272 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Martin Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Martin Road
26
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road
299 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Martin Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
282 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
28
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
243 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
29
Turn slight right onto Quince Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Quince Street
30
Take the exit slight right
397 ft
·
15 sec
31
Turn slight right onto Pacific Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Oregon City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.89 | $17.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Forest Grove, OR
Night in Forest Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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
58m 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 for the entirety of this 40.4-mile trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on roads like Singer Hill Road and Main Street, including a crossing over the Oregon City Bridge. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it an engaging drive rather than a monotonous one. This character remains consistent from start to finish, keeping you actively involved behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Singer Hill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oregon City, OR to Forest Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forest Grove, 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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