How far is Albany, OR from Cornelius, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
72.25 mi
01h 44m
Flight
61.07 mi
98.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.07 mi
Kilometers
98.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornelius
Sat, May 2, 6:29 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, May 2, 8:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-02T16:44
Arrive Cornelius
Sat, May 2, 6:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Amity
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
36.1 mi
00h 52m
To Cornelius
36.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Cornelius.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Cornelius.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    95 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    132 m · 14 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    12.6 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Highway West

  15. 15

    Continue on South Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · South Trade Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Baker Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Baker Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Westside Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1728 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Yamhill Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Maple Street

    2671 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Front Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Baseline Street

    2840 ft · 1 min · Baseline Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 10th Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · South 10th Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Cornelius.

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tualatin Valley Highway
17.1 mi · 24%
North Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 17%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 16%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 10%
Pacific Highway West
4.88 mi · 7%
Westside Road
4.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Pacific Highway West

Continue on North Pacific Highway West

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amity
00h 52m from Albany
Leave By
3:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Cornelius?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Albany and 36.1 miles from Cornelius.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.

Stop Ideas Near Amity

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 Amity and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11.4 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 Amity.

RAIL

Salem station

25 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

55 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Albany station

55 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 61.07 mi (98.29 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

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

#2 Cornelius

City in Oregon, USA

Population13,116
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.0598300
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $5.57 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $6.37 $16.23 $32.47

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Cornelius. The current time is 16:44:46.

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.