Traveling from Terrebonne to Gearhart covers 220.9 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes of drive time. This journey is manageable as a single-day trip, though it requires sustained attention due to the route's technical nature. You should budget approximately $44 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating via C Avenue, the Dalles-California Highway, and 5th Street, you will transition across the interior landscape toward the coast. Since both locations are within the Pacific Coast region, you can expect a consistent environmental feel, though the terrain demands a focused driver. It is a straightforward trip if you value local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Gearhart, OR.
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Start on 11th Street
119 ft·5 sec·11th Street
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Turn right onto C Avenue
271 ft·8 sec·C Avenue
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Turn right onto US 97
20 mi·28 min·The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on US 26; US 97
0.9 mi·2 min·5th Street
5
Continue on US 26
13 mi·19 min·Northwest Warm Springs Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 26
47 mi·1 hr 4 min·Warm Springs Highway
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Continue on US 26
31 mi·43 min·Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on US 26
0.7 mi·2 min·Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on US 26
9.1 mi·13 min·Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on US 26
0.6 mi·58 sec·Southeast Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Southeast Burnside Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Southeast Burnside Road
12
Turn right onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Southeast 223rd Avenue
14
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right
376 ft·13 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
18
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi·6 min·Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi·9 min·Banfield Freeway
Toward PortlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
21
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft·4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 5
1.1 mi·1 min·I 5
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Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.3 mi·30 sec·Stadium Freeway
Toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
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Merge onto I 405
0.7 mi·59 sec·Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 26
5.0 mi·7 min·US 26
Exit 1DToward US 26 West: BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 26
34 mi·46 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 26
35 mi·43 min·Sunset Highway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward US 101 North: Seaside, Astoria
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Merge onto US 101
0.2 mi·13 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on US 101
5.1 mi·9 min·South Roosevelt Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 101
0.1 mi·13 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on US 101
0.8 mi·1 min·Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Pacific Way
106 ft·3 sec·Pacific Way
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Arrive at destination
Pacific Way
Trip Plan
Plan for a full day on the road to comfortably accommodate the 220.9-mile distance and the technical nature of the turns. Since you have only one planned stop, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before departing, keeping that $44 fuel budget in mind. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, as the turn-heavy profile can be more taxing than standard highway driving. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to pace your single stop whenever you feel the need for a break. Pay close attention to your navigation on 5th Street and C Avenue, as these local roads require careful monitoring to stay on track.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.4 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gearhart, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terrebonne, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terrebonne, OR
This is one driving day of about 220.9 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Terrebonne, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|C Avenue
Turn right onto C Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
126.5 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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138.1 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
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138.5 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
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140.6 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|US 26
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward US 26 West: Beaverton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.01 one way
$88.01 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$46.57
$93.14
premium
$5.59
$48.62
$97.25
diesel
$5.61
$48.77
$97.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.3
0
$23.19
$10.60
Efficient EV
55.2
0
$19.33
$8.84
EV Truck/SUV
88.4
1
$30.93
$14.14
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Late night
in Terrebonne on Tuesday
Local time
1:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gearhart, OR
Late night
in Gearhart on Tuesday
Local time
1:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses site...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$10
near mile 220.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes winding paths over high-speed highway cruising. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending much time on major thoroughfares; instead, you'll be navigating smaller, more deliberate roads. The route demands constant engagement, as the path relies on local connectors rather than long, monotonous stretches. You will find that the road's personality changes as you maneuver through various intersections and turns throughout the 5-hour journey. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more steering input than a typical interstate slog.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on Warm Springs Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near C Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 220.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 126.5 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Terrebonne, OR and Gearhart, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
131.4 mi in|~3h 12m|via I 84; US 30
Omsi
138.1 mi in|~3h 21m
City Center
138.1 mi in|~3h 21m
Salem
138.5 mi in|~3h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 220.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Gearhart, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (C Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 126.5 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gearhart, OR before the return drive.
