Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Amity, OR
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Salem to Amity is 23.2 miles and takes about 31m via North Pacific Highway West, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a bit more engaging than a straight shot. Given its brief length, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or an addition to a larger journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points within the state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| OR 22 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Chemeketa Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Trade Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Amity, OR.
Start on High Street Northeast
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Take the exit onto OR 22
Continue on OR 22
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto OR 99W
Continue on OR 99W
Turn left onto OR 153
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit onto OR 22 toward Marion Street Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward OR 99W North: McMinnville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 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 | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Amity on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaging local experience than a typical highway cruise. With only a 24% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, primarily using North Pacific Highway West, OR 22, and Salem-Willamina Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on North Pacific Highway West. This means you'll be navigating a series of changes in direction and potentially varying speed limits as you transition between different road types.
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 around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salem, OR to Amity, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Mcminnville along the way.
Mcminnville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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