How far is Albany, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Gresham, OR is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
81.7 mi
01h 34m
Flight
68.03 mi
109.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.03 mi
Kilometers
109.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.7 mi
Kilometers
131.49 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T18:59
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 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
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Woodburn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
40.8 mi
00h 47m
To Gresham
40.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
54.2 mi · 66%
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 21%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 4%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 3%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.33 mi · 2%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 1%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
00h 47m from Albany
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Albany and Light Rain near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Albany and 40.9 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Albany and Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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 Woodburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve

Sherwood , OR
20495 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office,Civil police
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 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 Woodburn.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

2 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

27 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

32 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 68.03 mi (109.48 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

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

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.37 $30.75
Premium $5.57 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.37 $18.33 $36.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Gresham. The current time is 18:59:13.

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.