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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.76 mi
01h 34m
Flight
64.72 mi
104.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.72 mi
Kilometers
104.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.71 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T10:52
Arrive Bethany
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
36.8 mi
00h 47m
To Bethany
36.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast

    69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue

    1062 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek

    72 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 185th Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
57.9 mi · 79%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 9%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.95 mi · 5%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.33 mi · 2%
Northwest 185th Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
US 26 West
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 47m from Albany
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 64.72 mi (104.15 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Bethany

#2 Bethany

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Population20,646
Coordinates45.5578900, -122.8676000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Bethany (-122.8676, 45.55789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Bethany. The current time is 10:52:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.