How far is Albany, OR from Damascus, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Damascus, OR is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.42 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.53 mi
100.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.42 mi
Kilometers
119.76 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 11, 10:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-11T19:13
Arrive Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 8:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
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
37.2 mi
00h 47m
To Damascus
37.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
54.2 mi · 73%
I 205 North
12.1 mi · 16%
Southeast Highway 212
5.67 mi · 8%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.33 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 1%
OR 212 East
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Albany-Junction City Highway

Take the exit straight

54.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
62.5 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 Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 37.2 miles from Albany and 37.2 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

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 10 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem Fire Department - Headquarters
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Salem Fire Department - Headquarters

Salem , OR
370 Trade St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Fire station
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

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 Damascus. Straight-line distance: 62.53 mi (100.64 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
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#2 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4176200, -122.4589800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Damascus (-122.45898, 45.41762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
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
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $5.57 $14.64 $29.28
Diesel $6.37 $16.74 $33.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Damascus. The current time is 19:13:21.

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.