How far is Albany, OR from Bethany, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Bethany, OR is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Bethany.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast
69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Take the exit straight
57.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
1062 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Albany-Junction City Highway
Take the exit straight
57.8 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Bethany?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Albany and 36.9 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 64.72 mi (104.15 km).
#1 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 20,646 |
| Coordinates | 45.5578900, -122.8676000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-122.8676, 45.55789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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