How far is Albany, OR from Happy Valley, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Happy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Happy Valley.
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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
54.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Happy Valley.
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
54.1 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Albany and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Happy Valley?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 36.6 miles from Albany and 36.7 miles from Happy Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $12.82 one way or $25.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Albany and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.
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 Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 62.64 mi (100.81 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 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Happy Valley (-122.53037, 45.44679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
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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