Origin
Portland, OR
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, OR to Amity, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amity, OR
Mizuno K
Trip Overview
This 43.6-mile journey from Portland, OR to Amity, OR takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. Primarily using Southwest Pacific Highway and Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway, with a small portion on I-5, this drive is perfect for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option. The route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaging local driving experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent, familiar landscape throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Pacific Highway West | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Springbrook Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, OR and Amity, OR.
1
Start on this road
110 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Couch Street
3
Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 13th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Taylor Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
11
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Springbrook Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
15
Take the exit onto OR 18
425 ft
·
13 sec
·
OR 18
16
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
17
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
18
Turn left onto OR 233
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
19
Turn right onto OR 233
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
20
Continue on OR 233
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
21
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pacific Highway West
22
Continue on OR 99W
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Trade Street
23
Turn right onto OR 153
287 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
24
Arrive at destination
OR 153
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Portland, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Taylor Street
Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 405 South
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 294
Toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnvil...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amity, OR
Night in Amity on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
22 mi in
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
4 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
1h 10m 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 on this route, with only 16% of the journey on the highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, which can offer a more intimate connection with the landscape but requires your constant attention. The road character will likely shift as you transition between these varied local routes and the brief interstate segment, demanding adaptability behind the wheel.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Southwest Pacific Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Southwest Taylor Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Portland, OR and Amity, OR, road signs point toward Newberg, Mcminnville and Lincoln City.
Newberg
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Mcminnville
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Lincoln City
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. 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 Amity, 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: at 0.7 miles (Southwest Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 405 / Stadium Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amity, 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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