Origin
Rockcreek, OR
Late night in Rockcreek on Tuesday
Local time
1:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockcreek, OR to Beaverton, 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
15m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockcreek, OR
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Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
Rockcreek, OR to Beaverton, OR is 8.6 miles and takes about 15m via Northwest Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, traversing Oregon's familiar landscapes. It's a straightforward local drive, ideal for a quick journey between two nearby communities. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. Plan for a minimal fuel cost, making it an economical choice for getting around.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 185th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Rock Creek Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockcreek, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on this road
91 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive
468 ft
·
25 sec
·
Northwest Rock Creek Drive
4
Turn left onto Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 26 East: Portland
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 26
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OR 217
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Toward OR 217 South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto OR 10
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Rock Creek Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Rock Creek Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Northwest 185th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 26 East: Portland
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
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 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
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 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hill...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Beaverton, OR
Late night in Beaverton on Tuesday
Local time
1:51 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
25 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
15m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 12% of the journey on highways. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.7 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway, expect frequent intersections and changes in road type. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard and sections of the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, requiring your attention to traffic signals and turning lanes. The drive doesn't offer long, sweeping vistas but rather a more intimate experience of the local road network.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Northwest Sunset 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 0.1 miles in near Northwest Rock Creek Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 8.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Rock Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Northwest 185th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 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.
Between Rockcreek, OR and Beaverton, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway.
Salem
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
7.6 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Arriving in Beaverton, OR
Full guide →Beaverton is a western suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Beaverton is an economic center for Washington County along with neighboring Hillsboro. It is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc., and to about 100,000 people (2019).
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 15m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 4.7 miles on Northwest Sunset 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 Beaverton, 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 0.1 miles (Northwest Rock Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Northwest 185th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaverton, 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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